An Iowa man who did not return from work to the Cherokee Mental Health Institute's Civil Commitment Unit last Sunday was found in Oklahoma and arrested by the U.S. Marshal's Service. The man had been convicted of various sex crimes in 2008 in Wapello County, Iowa. He...
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Feds expand case reviews for lengthy drug sentences
For quite some time now, there has been serious discussion about reforming sentencing guidelines throughout the country. Federal drug sentences, in particular, have been scrutinized. Not long ago, the U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously voted in favor of expanding...
Defining the difference between mail and wire fraud
At times, when a person is facing criminal charges, it may be worth knowing exactly what the specific charges mean. For example, fraud is a very broad way to describe a criminal act, so there are several types of charges that can be brought within this category. Each...
What does it mean if a drug is considered Schedule I?
Over the last several years, the nation has been engaged in conversation about how law enforcement treats marijuana. Several states have legalized medical marijuana to varying degrees and two states have even legalized recreational use. This could be viewed as an...
Is there a gender gap in exoneration for violent crimes?
Even though the criminal justice system is supposed to have checks and balances, the sad reality is that individuals are wrongfully convicted. In some of these cases, law enforcement officials act inappropriately and others were settled based on inaccurate or...
Feds storm into Iowa City pursuing synthetic drug charges
Over the last several years, synthetic drugs have increasingly entered the focus of federal officials at the Drug Enforcement Administration. The legality of these substances is in a constant state of flux, which can create significant complications for consumers. Not...
Iowa investigation fails to provide evidence of rampant fraud
Voting is one of the cornerstone's of our country's government. Over the last several months, it has also become a very hot topic of discussion in Iowa. Not only have there been developments in terms of restoring voting rights to individuals who are convicted of...
Iowa authorities pursue charges in mobile meth lab case
Over the last several years, law enforcement officials throughout the country have taken a very tough stance against methamphetamine possession and production. In fact, individuals can be charged in Iowa for possessing precursors to manufacturing methamphetamine, not...
Restoration of voting rights in jeopardy after Iowa ruling
Earlier this year, we covered a major issue in the world of criminal rights: voters' rights restoration. Many states, including Iowa, revoke a person's right to vote if he or she is convicted a felony. Although the current governor has taken a hard line against...
Iowa woman pleads not guilty to federal, state fraud charges
People can make mistakes from time to time. In certain situations, a responsible person might do something that’s completely out of character. The reality, however, is that these mistakes can have incredibly serious consequences. Not long ago, a Masonville woman pled...