Definitely follow Colin's advice. Interlock devices can be notoriously unreliable, particularly when it comes to false positives. It is always very...

First, it is technically not your decision whether to dismiss or pursue charges. Once someone is arrested, that becomes the county attorney's...

How to get the most out of your 5k1.1 at sentencing.

If you are in Federal Court on a marijuana charge, you definitely want to be asking this of your attorney. If you are not represented, either hire...

In my experience, probation officers in Iowa are pretty willing to grant requests to move and transfer supervision, unless you have a history of...

Hi i am on the sex offender out a year ago i was to off it the changed and i have to be fo my rest of my life .

The registry requirements are considered a "collateral consequence," kind of like losing your license for an OWI or possession of a controlled...

Do I have to sign a vehicle purchase agreement a third time after the dealer upped the interest rate and monthly payment?

The answer depends on all of the paperwork you signed. Sometimes, dealers make purchase agreements with customers that say "subject to credit...

I live in iowa. Moved here from Wis i never switched my drivers license to iowa.I got an OWI, but license in Wi says valid?

First of all, Iowa law requires you to get an Iowa license within 30 days of moving here. It will take some time for Wisconsin to get notice of...

Facing child endangerment

If your brother is charged, he could potentially face prison time. However, the likelihood of that sentence depends greatly on the extent of...

Generally, that means that the Sheriff has filed a return notice with the Clerk of Court to verify that they have served the warrant, which would...

What should I do? I need a lawyer but can't afford one.

Your daughter should apply for a court-appointed attorney in Polk County Court. She will need to complete an application and a financial affidavit...