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Will my husband be extradited from Colorado for misdemeanor convictions after violating probation with a two year suspended sent
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Answered on June 02, 2016
Both charges listed are aggravated misdemeanors in Iowa, but since it carries with it a potential prison sentence of 2 years would be considered a...
Can I sue Terminix for failing to identify termites?
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Answered on June 02, 2016
You can sue them, but depending on what the contracts actually say compared to the materials describing the guaranty you might not be able to win. ...
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Am I responsible for bogus closing costs?
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Answered on June 02, 2016
Chances are you will not hear from the lender asking you for money - at least not over and above any application fees you already paid. Since the...
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What's going to happen to me?
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Answered on May 30, 2016
The civil claim is allowed under Iowa law, but it is uncertain that a civil action will be pursued if you ignore them. Since you are only 16, it...
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How can I get a contributing to the delinquency of a minor charge covered up.
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Answered on May 30, 2016
You should get a criminal defense attorney to advise you on this charge. You may be able to negotiate a disposition that is favorable to you. If...
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Am I still responsible for additional months rent if my landlord has increased the rent?
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Answered on May 30, 2016
If you refuse to pay the rent after you have moved out and get sued for it you may be able to present this information (make a hard copy of the ad)...
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I plead guilty to a crime I didn't commit to get out of jail instead of sitting in jail for 65 more days. Now I want to appeal.
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Answered on May 30, 2016
If it has been more than 30 days since you were sentenced and you did not receive a deferred judgment it is too late to appeal. Your only avenue...
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Breaking a Rental Agreement
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Answered on May 29, 2016
The sale of the property is not really relevant, except as to possible mitigation issues if you are sued. The thing that really matters is your...
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How can I get it rescheduled? Will I be subpoenaed again? What would happen I don't show up? Can I plead the 5th amendment?
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Answered on May 28, 2016
Failing to show up in response to a subpoena can have serious consequences for you including the possibility of being held in contempt of court. ...
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Does deferred judgement exist in Iowa?
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Answered on May 28, 2016
Iowa does have deferred judgments and you should get an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you determine if you qualify and help...
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