How can I avoid jail time after a probation violation? My probation officer is seeking a probation revocation, and I was originally on probation for a Retail Theft 2nd Degree charge. I currently have a public defender, and the revocation hearing is scheduled for March 31st in Story County, Iowa.

In Iowa, is it legal for my husband to record me during arguments after provoking me and then share those videos without my consent to a group of people he mentioned he has shared with previously? I have expressed not wanting to be recorded, and this makes me feel vulnerable and belittled.

My mom and her boyfriend assaulted me, and when I called the cops, she had me committed to St. Luke's in retaliation. I was evaluated and found to be fine. This happened multiple times, and I was sent to places like 4 Oaks, setting me back 12 credits in school. I am now 20 and in my second... View More

My father contracted Covid at the end of September 2021 and was admitted to the hospital where the CDC's Covid protocol was followed, including the use of Remdesivir. He passed away after 13 days due to kidney failure and sepsis, which I believe were caused by the drug protocol. We... View More

Stephen Douglas Lombardi
answered on Mar 18, 2025

If Doctor Anthony Fauci was not your father's physician then you cannot hold him responsible for medical malpractice. There would be no doctor-patient relationship. Doctor Fauci did not prescribe the medication nor administer it to your dad. Kidney problems are a known side effect of... View More

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My daughter is 6 years old and in kindergarten, attending school in town. Her father, who is involved in her life, lives an hour and a half away. Currently, there is no custody agreement, and the existing visitation schedule is every other weekend. I'm concerned that a 50/50 physical custody... View More

I have been sober and compliant with child support, but my ex has full custody of our three children (ages 3, 8, and 13), and I haven't seen them for five months. Visitation is at her discretion, but despite my sobriety, she continually makes excuses, including who I associate with, to prevent... View More

I was falsely charged with distribution of methamphetamine, though the charges were dismissed in the interest of justice, and all costs were taxed to the state. I believe these charges were fabricated as part of election tampering by the now-elected sheriff and his newly appointed Chief Deputy, who... View More

I am concerned about potential changes to social security, Medicare, and Medicaid. What legal actions or advocacy steps can individuals take to protect these benefits amid talks of cuts or changes?

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answered on Mar 16, 2025

If you're concerned about potential cuts or changes to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, there are practical steps you can take. Start by contacting your elected representatives—write letters, emails, or make phone calls explaining how proposed changes might personally impact you and... View More

I am 17 years old and living in Florida. I have a job and earn my own money, which I typically use for personal expenses. My parents want me to buy a cruise ticket with my own money to join them on a trip, but I don't want to go and didn't agree to this expense. There are no existing... View More

I am planning to start a dropshipping business using Shopify, but I have no prior experience. I specifically need guidance on handling intellectual property rights and trademarks, as well as ensuring compliance with privacy laws and data protection standards in my online store operations. What... View More

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answered on Mar 9, 2025

Starting a dropshipping business on Shopify requires careful attention to intellectual property (IP) rights and privacy compliance to avoid legal issues. Here’s what you need to consider:

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My son has been in jail for 123 days after being arrested outside my home while in a state of full psychosis. This happened after a nurse informed his probation officer that he needed to go to the ER for treatment. Instead, he was arrested, tased, denied a phone call, and the public defender... View More

I was assaulted by my sister's husband in Washington, Iowa, on December 4, 2024, while trying to retrieve a BMW I inherited from my brother's estate, for which my sister is the administrator. The assault resulted in a broken nose and a dislocated jaw. Although I reported the incident and... View More

Stephen Douglas Lombardi
answered on Mar 5, 2025

No, your due process rights have not been violated. Keep calling the police and requesting information about the investigation and ask why nothing has progressed.

I obtained a title loan from Missouri Title Loans with an amount financed of $1,450. They are charging me a first payment of $178, followed by 50 payments of $169 every two weeks. The contract mentions interest rates of 298% and 300% in different spots. I have a digital copy of the contract, but... View More

I have been a registered s** offender for 10 years under 34 U.S.C. § 20915 with no additional offenses and have complied with all registration requirements. I am unsure about the specific requirements for terminating registration in Federal Court. How do I file a Motion to Terminate Registration?

I started a new job and was told on the first day of training to "tone my personality down" because I was proactive and helpful. I was not considered disruptive, but they emphasized I needed to be a student due to my experience. Another employee was disrespectful during training, yet the... View More

I was hired in September 2024 and have been consistently working 38+ hours a week, yet I was told benefits would kick in at 90 days. When I inquired about my benefits in January, I was informed that I'm considered part-time and ineligible for benefits. Even after requesting to be made... View More

Is the phrase "eat s*** and die," when used in an email directed at a U.S. Senate member, considered a death threat under Iowa law?

I sent an email to an Iowa representative including the statement 'eat s*** and die' as a response to a prior email. The email didn't contain any additional threats, although it did express my disappointment. Is this statement considered illegal?

Is it legal to possess hemp-derived THC for personal use in Iowa if it is packaged at more than 4mg per serving? If I legally purchased a package of gummies in Illinois with 30 servings, each containing 10mg of hemp-derived delta-9 THC at less than .3% concentration, is it legal to possess it in... View More

I am not the deed holder of a property that I'm in the process of purchasing through negotiations with the current owner. The city is trying to auction the house, claiming it's abandoned, despite property taxes being paid. The current owner, who hasn't signed over the deed yet, also... View More