Contact with me even though I went to meet my po in IA and she violated me for something I was already violated for in SD. The charges were dropped. IA told SD they had no contact with so SD didn't release me back to IA then the judge gave me early discharge, but IA is saying I'm still on... View More 
Can someone be charged each time they contact you when you have a no contact order? He is also trying to get me into trouble. I have responded. But within the past week I have not and have around 100 messages from him, maybe more. He continues to make fake email accounts and snapchats to try to get... View More
Can someone be charged each time they contact you when you have a no contact order? He is also trying to get me into trouble. I have responded. But within the past week I have not and have around 100 messages from him, maybe more. He continues to make fake email accounts and snapchats to try to get... View More
My daughter lives with this woman and she's using this information to cause me legal problems
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
In Iowa, the law permits recording a conversation if one party to the conversation consents to the recording. This means that if your daughter or the lady intended to record the conversation agreed to the recording, it would typically be legal.
However, if the recording is being used to... View More
I was forcefully evicted by court order to vacate the premises of my own mobile home for failure to pay lot fee; I notified the property lot manager at eviction hearing proceeding; that the dogs would be left behind within the residence due to prior failed attempts for placement of the animals. I... View More
Barred from returning to mobile home park where his residence is. Mobile home park did not ban him. This is only per the judge. Prosecution did not pursue this either.
They're holding the charges over my head for information.
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answered on Sep 6, 2023
When police find drug paraphernalia and read you your rights, they are typically following legal procedures. However, whether it's legal or ethical for them to ask you to become a confidential informant (CI) in exchange for leniency or reduced charges can vary depending on the specific... View More
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answered on Aug 24, 2023
In Iowa, if a loaded gun was found in your vehicle in a holster in a bookbag and you have no criminal record, the legality of the situation can depend on various factors, including state and federal laws, as well as the specific circumstances surrounding the discovery of the gun. However, the fact... View More
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answered on Aug 11, 2023
In Iowa, the time frame for being given an arraignment after an arrest can vary depending on factors such as the jurisdiction, the nature of the offense, and the court's schedule. However, generally, arraignment hearings are usually held within a few days to a week after an arrest.
Drugs were found no one charged after a weeks time
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answered on Jul 26, 2023
In Iowa, if drugs are found during the execution of a search warrant, standard procedure typically involves law enforcement securing and seizing the drugs as evidence. After the search, the evidence will be sent for analysis to determine the type and quantity of the drugs. The investigating... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2023
In Iowa, theft by misappropriation refers to unlawfully taking or using someone else's property, funds, or assets for one's own benefit, without the owner's consent. This crime involves a breach of trust or a violation of fiduciary duty, such as when someone in a position of trust,... View More
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answered on Jul 13, 2023
bail jumping can be considered a separate offense and may carry its own set of penalties, which can range from misdemeanor to felony charges.
What will happen to me now when I go turn myself in? Am i going to get more time? I'm not on probation and it's first offense for the charges.
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answered on Jul 5, 2023
If there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest due to failing to complete your jail sentence. The consequences you may face will depend on various factors, such as the judge's discretion, the nature of your offense, and any previous criminal history. It is possible that additional... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2023
The warrant must be based on reliable information showing probable cause to search, it does not need to cite specific crimes.
answered on Mar 12, 2023
That would be stealing from the nursing home and, depending on if they were a licensed professional, could be diversion of the drug from a patient. Then it would get into from where in the nursing home the drug were removed. Was it in the hall cart or from the emergency department supply?... View More
What will what happen to me
answered on Feb 28, 2023
The Nyquil defense rarely works. This article explains why: https://michigancriminaldefenseattorneys.org/nyquil-as-an-alcohol-test-defense/
The quantity of Nyquil taken for a cold is just too small by itself to cause an alcohol test to come back positive.
who ever had my number before keeps giving it out for every thing under the sun that they don't want to ever pay or deal with. And it has been over 10 years. Is there any thing here I can do on the legal end to stop them?
answered on Sep 28, 2022
You can talk to a local lawyer whether this constitutes harassment but you have to determine who is responsible for doing so. Or you can change your phone number.
This case is in Iowa. They were state charges, & the feds picked them up and now being held in county jail, & cannot get any information from anyone regarding this inmate. How does someone go about getting a federal attorney appointed when the attorney they have was the attorney appointed... View More
answered on May 22, 2022
Those of us who practice exclusively Iowa law don't necessarily know how to navigate PACER (the federal filing system) let alone how to request the appointment of federal counsel.
Your friend could call the federal public defender's office and see if someone over there knows.... View More
The driver of the car who the meth belonged to won't say its his
answered on Feb 6, 2022
That's called constructive possession. Speak with your attorney about it and see what if any defenses you might have.
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