What should I do about this bad situation?

There is a lot going on here but you ended by asking three questions: (1) Should I come clean right now? You should speak to an attorney and...

How to prove to court that I have not had any convictions in the two years following public intoxication?

In the cases I've handled where individuals wanted their record expunged following the two-year time period, the court typically grants those...

It's called a pre-sentence investigation (PSI) because it precedes a sentencing hearing. It's a report that the judge can refer to in order to...

Is a deferred judgement and completion successful a deferred judgement the same as expungement of record and judgment

The language of the statute is "shall be expunged" and usually the court on its own will initiate the expungement so long as probation has been...

How do I get "Employee providing tobacco/vapor product to a minor" taken off record?

The charge is a simple misdemeanor and is a criminal offense in Iowa. There is no procedure under Iowa law to expunge it, given that you entered a...

What will the consequences of this be?

Obviously you need to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. The amount of jail time depends on the underlying offense that caused you to be...

Wondering what to include in claimants hearing report. Workers Compensation.

A hearing report is typically completed by *both* sides working together in advance of the hearing. It helps explain to the deputy what has been...

I was convicted of a simple misdemeanor of theft roughly three years ago and gone through probation. Can I appeal now?

The timeline for an appeal in Iowa is this: an appeal has to be noticed within thirty (30) days of the final judgment order, meaning the date on...

If a judge throw my statement out but my statement is recorded on the tape will the attorney still be able to show the tape?

Has the judge actually suppressed the statement? Statements are suppressed only after successful hearings held on the record in open court. Please...

Do I need to serve a motion of default judgment against ex when contempt of divorce decree suit already open against her?

Was she personally served with your application, an order for rule to show cause, and a rule to show cause? If so, and a hearing is already set,...