Is it legal for me (14 female) to have sex with my boyfriend who has recently turned 18?

Under Iowa Code 709.4, sex between a 14 or 15 year old and someone "four or more" years older than them is sexual abuse, third degree, which is a...

Entrapment defense ?

I understand feeling like your daughter was set up to get in trouble, but I'm not seeing an entrapment defense in the facts as you've provided...

Both gentlemen here were correct. It may happen that a public defender *is* his best bet -- their heavy caseloads mean they have more experience...

She is 25 and got a freshly new out of college court appointed attorney I understand but I need help she charged 2nd burglary

On behalf of those of us who are fairly-freshly graduated, I'd like to apologize for the stress that can be associated with relatively...

Is there a specific time that officers can serve a bench warrant in the state of Iowa or can they do it at any time they want ?

Whenever they want. Warrants don't go to sleep at night.

Up to 5 years in prison or committed to a treatment facility. You'll be charged with OWI 3rd for the 3rd OWI and for each one after that. You're...

Can I be charged in two different counties in the same state for one incident?

Not unless there was an offense that occurred in both counties (such as maybe possession of stolen property, which counts as theft under Iowa Code...

As long as all he's done is talk and no pornographic/naked pictures have been exchanged, I can't think of anything he could be charged...

What would happen if someone came back to the United States after fleeing a charge?

Iowa Code Section 811.2(8) provides that if he was out on bond or bail or whatever and didn't show up for court, bond/pretrial release can be...

How do I get my felony numbers off my record if I don't have felonies

I'm sorry, but the FECR case numbers are there to stay. This isn't something that can be expunged or altered under current Iowa law.