Protecting Your Rights Throughout Eastern Iowa Since 1981
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...
When driving near the University of Iowa, there are some specific traffic laws you want to be aware of. The Iowa Legislature explains the school can set up specific laws and traffic patterns to keep students safe and to control traffic flow on and near the university....
College campuses are pedestrian-heavy areas. Limited parking, exercising individuals and students traveling between classes means there is a higher risk of encountering a person on foot. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, automobile accidents...
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...
College students ought to have few worries. Their concerns should be preparing for tests and settling on term paper topics. In reality, undergraduates can get into serious trouble. Drinking, drugging, cheating, and sexual assault are hefty charges. When accusations...
When you send your children off to college, you hope they are responsible and focus on their studies. However, even good kids can make mistakes and find themselves in legal trouble. If your child faces a drug charge, here is what you need to know about how a...
Most drivers in Iowa agree that certain activities are dangerous distractions while behind the wheel. Participating in a text message conversation, for example, or composing an email while attempting to drive can lead to catastrophic vehicle collisions. Certain...
Drivers in Iowa face severe penalties for charges of impaired driving. Depending on numerous circumstances, consequences can include fines, jail time, increased insurance premiums and the loss of driving privileges. With the possibility of these devastating...
