Is juror misconduct a reason for a mistrial to be ruled?

Yes, but each situation is different. In order for a new trial to be granted, not only must there be juror misconduct (which may or may not be the...

Can I expunge trespassing charges from Council Bluffs, IA and roughly how long will it take?

I agree with both of the attorney answers, but would also add that if the convictions were in juvenile court, you can request that those be expunged.

My husband was falsely arrested for aggravated DV and DV causing bodily injury. How can I get someone to listen to me?

Ms. Ellis is correct - the county attorney's office may choose to prosecute a case like this just in case the victim changes their story. The best...

How can I obtain record for a case?

Contact DHS (preferably in the county in which you were located/where your suspect there might be a file) and ask them if you have an old case. If...

17 yr old daughter caught stealing less than $100. Appointment at juvenile court. What will most likely happen?

There are a couple of likely scenarios here. First, the State may offer to handle this case informally, without even filing a Petition. Sometimes...

It is not an ex-parte order, because it is not an order, just a Motion for an order. You can file a written resistance, and state your reasons, but...

What if I refuse to go with my father, who is emotionally, verbally, and physically abusive?

As the other attorneys indicated, your mother will need to go to Court to modify the current order. I would also add that if/when she does this,...

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Under IA law of 598.1(2), child is now 18 and out of HS, am I still required to continue pay child suport? divorce final 4/1/95

Child support is actually dealt with in 252A.3. And I know people hate this answer, but it really depends on what the divorce decree says. The...

Within what time frame does the County Attorney have to place charges after they receive a complaint?

Malicious Prosecution is an extremely difficult hurdle. It's my experience that most county attorneys won't drop a case until they get closer to...

In the state of Iowa do they release whom received a life insurance policy to the public?

I'm not sure what difference it would make if she does find out - if anything it would save you the time/trouble if she did decide to try her luck...