In opening, I'd like to discourage classifying everyone who is or has been on probation as "criminals." That's one of those words that's got a lot...

I'm not 100% sure I'm following your question. "Knowing" is an element of possession offenses, though, so the State is responsible for proving...

You have to have knowledge of a thing to be convicted of the thing. Find a lawyer. A child endangerment conviction could impact your...

Can she do this?

I mean. Anyone is free to file a report and allege anything. You could go file a police report claiming that you saw John Lennon assassinate John...

What are the grounds that someone in custody can be denied a public defender?

Everyone above has already answered the substance of the question. I'm just tagging along to mention that I'm not familiar with an appeals process...

What punishment is most likely?

Theft 4th is a "serious misdemeanor." (Iowa Code 714.2) The minimum fine on a serious misdemeanor is $315. The maximum fine is $1875. (Iowa...

Can immigration really take my boyfriend over driving with a suspended license ?

I am so, so sorry. ICE is an awful agency that should be (but hasn't been) abolished. Call immigration attorneys and see if someone is available...

Can I have my dui case deferred or better

Idk, man. Talk to a defense attorney and have them review the evidence. Depending on what you have or haven't said and on whether your vehicle...

I mean, you maybe *could* complain to somebody, but...why? You...what, want to either make her dad responsible for her legal bills or ask someone...

For what it's worth, I'm sorry you've been abused and I'm sorry for what you're about to get put through. I suspect "you need a lawyer" isn't...