Theft 1st degree

With a lack of prior history and making progress on restitution, the odds are probably against any jail time - but you can never be sure what the...

What would be the best thing to do? Should we fight it?

You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. In the interim, do not discuss this case with anyone but...

What to do?

Get an experienced criminal defense attorney and do not discuss this case further with anyone but your attorney and do not post anything on any...

My uncle passed away leaving his farm in Iowa to his wife, which she passed away a few years ago. Who get the farm and proceeds?

You need to get in touch with a probate and real estate attorney to sort this out. If your uncle died without a will and was survived by his wife...

The SR-22 requirement is determined by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). It is not directly related to the court action on the...

What if I was in the emergency room when I was suppose to be in court and the judge issued a warrant?

Get in touch with your attorney and keep trying until you get an answer. If you are unable to get in touch with your attorney, go to the...

What's the best way to bond out an illegal immigrant that's been held for theft & drug possession but doesn't have an ice hold?

As a general rule in Iowa the person who posted the bond is noted in the records and the bond can only be released to that person. If the...

How can I be barred for a Habitual Violator when one of the three offenses I received a deferred judgment?

The Iowa DOT and a prosecutor are allowed to treat an OWI offense for which a deferred judgment is granted and successfully completed and expunged...

If he is still on unsupervised probation and got a 2nd OWI, it is likely that the unsupervised probation on the first offense will be revoked and...

Whether any of the charges may be expunged depends on the proceedings in each case and the code section under which they were brought. You should...