I'm 17& my boyfrineds almost 20. can my mom press charges(in iowa) on my boyfriend just because we're dating&have been intimate?

In Iowa the age of consent is 16 years for everyone. A child, however is defined as anyone 14 or younger. If there is a 5 year age difference...

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My lawyer isn't communicating with me AT ALL!

I am confident that he'll get in touch with you when he needs to even if that is the day before the hearing. Most PDs do fine jobs but their case...

I got a subpoena from the DA's office to appear at their office, is it mandatory for me to appear?

The DA can subpoena you to court to testify but not to their offices. Many lie and say you have to come. Double check with a criminal lawyer in...

Why would the drug task force inform you that a indictmant is going to be served on you in the near future?

Because they want you to become an informant. Besides the fact that informants are not popular people you should think about possible danger to...

Can my absolutely unreasonable $446 photo enforcement ticket be reduced or dismissed?

If you personally go to traffic court on the date on the ticket you won't have to post bail. Often in traffic court the judge announces a...

Police running license plates

If the driver is still on probation, he/she has usually waived their 4th amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure. After the...

Possible consequences for minor in possession charge, can a lawyer get me a more favorable result

What you should expect depends on your state’s laws, your prior criminal history if any and any enhancements that might be charged in your case. ...

What is the consequence for recieving a citation for speeding 12 m.p.h. over the speed limit and without a license?:

What you should expect depends on your state’s laws, your prior criminal history if any and any enhancements that might be charged in your case. ...

I got a speeding ticket but the officer wrote the speed limit wrong.

You bring photos of the posted speed and your case will be dismissed. You were charged with a non-existent infraction. Show the photos to the...

Are probation officers and attorneys allowed to lie to a person the same as the police is allowed to lie?

No your attorney does not have the right to lie to you. Neither in fact does the DA who is supposed to be in search of the truth. As far as POs...