Criminal Defense

If officers arrest you on a warrant but you are in an area that is different from the one from where the warrant came, then you will have to go through extradition. A court that did not issue the warrant has no jurisdiction over the case, so you legally have to go...

Drug possession is a serious offense in Iowa, with even a first-offense conviction for possession of any controlled substance, outside of marijuana, being an aggravated misdemeanor. Fortunately, defenses to drug possession charges do exist. FindLaw explores the most...

A criminal record can cause all types of issues for you. When it comes to your future career, a conviction may prevent you from doing what you want. You may have to alter your college plans or change your major because of a criminal record. Financial aid If you are in...

A DUI conviction can change a person's life in many ways, both in the long term and the short term. However, most people typically only focus on the short term. This is why it is important for individuals facing DUI charges to understand the exact extent to which a...

When approaching a surprise sobriety checkpoint, your kneejerk reaction may be to turn around right away and get out before you go through it. Fortunately for you, this is actually legal. However, the way you go about it will make a world of difference. It is legal to...

If you currently face drunk driving charges, you need to familiarize yourself with the potential penalties you could face, including the loss of your driving privileges. OWI charges in Iowa can lead to driver's license revocation, and this could make it very difficult...

The number of states with laws allowing recreational marijuana continues to grow. This pressures other states and their policymakers to consider the same efforts. Enforcement and legal arguments may have a harder time standing up to scrutiny when neighbors allow for...

In the state of Iowa, an instance of theft is any action to unlawfully acquire goods and services without the consent of the owner. Theft involves deceptive conduct to seize property without an intent to return it, or to misuse or control another’s property against...

If a person you had consensual sexual relations with accuses you of raping him or her, one defense is to argue what you know to be true — that the plaintiff consented to the interaction. Consent is a strong defense but only if you can prove the existence of certain...

During a night out with your friends, things can get carried away. Someone might misinterpret a joke, a playful scrap can become serious or there could be a disagreement over a game. Before you know it, fists are flying and someone gets hurt. There may be times when...