I was recently arrested for public intoxication. I pled guilty, but now I am having second thoughts. Can I still contest this?

This will be difficult and timing is important. If you pled but were not sentenced then you have to file the motion within 45 days from the plea...

What is my next step after being granted a deferred judgment in Iowa on a Public Intoxication 2nd offense?

If you discharged probation then that order should direct the clerk of court to expunge the order. You can go to Iowa Courts Online and enter your...

My Husband was released on parole this year. He had cut off his ankle bracelet and left the state of IA.

Go to www.vinelink.com and do a statewide search and this should tell you exactly where he's being held and his Offender ID number. It would be a...

What is the statute of limitations in Iowa City, Ia for Forgery?

The SOL in Iowa for this is 3 years (IA Code Sec 802.2) but I don't think that's the right question. An indictment needs to be on file within 45...

If you are felon

A prior drug conviction will increase serious misdemeanor possession to an aggravated possession charge. However; if the new drug charge is...

Look at Mr. Hudson's response and ignore the non-Iowa attorneys' responses.

I live in Iowa, my 18 year old likea a 13 yr old. Is this legal in Ia? My son says it is. I don't like it at all What can I do?

Let your son know that In Iowa, this is Sex Abuse 3rd degree which is a class C felony. It carries a mandatory 10 year prison sentence folowed by...

You have 3 years from date the case is finalized, either the conviction or end of appeal. The exception to this is if there is new evidence that...

Do I need a Lawyer for my court coming up?

I agree with Mr. Jones for the most part. However, even if you qualify financially, technically you are not entitled to a court-appointed attorney...

I'm on probation and my fiance is in prison

Hard to get married if the PO is prohibiting communication. Even if married, the parole board can require him to parole to a different address if...