It is probably not illegal for your mom to threaten to kill herself. If she threatened you, that would be illegal. However, you might considering calling a suicide prevention hotline and asking for help. The police may also be able to help.

Assuming you did not adopt her it is probably not illegal.

Yes. He can be charged if the police believe that an assault occurred. He could be charged as an adult or a juvenile. That is up to the County Attorney's discretion.

Harassment 2nd Degree is a serious misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in county jail.

Iowa Code Section 709.4 makes it a crime to commit a sex act with a 14 or 15 year old if 1) You are members of the same household, 2) you are blood related within 4 degrees, 3) You are in a position of authority and use that authority to force submission into the sex act, or 4) you are 4 or more... View More

That is not likely a crime unless it is done to solicit similar pictures or other sexual contact/conduct from an underage girl. However, to be safe, I would not engage in any such activities with anyone under the legal age. Additionally, you should be aware that law enforcement frequently pose as... View More

Yes, you can still be charged again with the same crime. The State is free to bring the charge via trial information.

The answer to your specific question is yes, she can move in with you. The underlying question might be can the two of you engage in sexual activity, legally? The answer is also yes. Iowa Code Section 709.4 (sexual abuse) does not make it a crime for persons of your age to engage in sexual... View More

That issue is currently on appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court. It should be decided by the end of this adjudicative term (May).

It is possible that if a video is incomplete or has been tampered with it might be inadmissible. It depends on the specific facts and circumstances. It would not be per se inadmissible.

Yes. A warrant is not always necessary for an arrest. Also, in cases where a warrant is necessary, as long as the warrant has been obtained it is necessary that it be physically present. Although, 9 days is quite a while to wait to serve it.

Most likely, you would receive a possession of alcohol under the legal age ticket (Paula). This ticket is a simple misdemeanor. It can be expunged if you do not receive any additional criminal charges within the next two years. Typically, you would receive a fine on the ticket. If you hire a lawyer... View More

Yes. If you are 15 years old, then any sexual act between you and someone who is less than 4 years older is legal. Since you are 15, you would be able to date an 18 year old. In Iowa, the age of consent is 16, but if you are 14 or 15, then a sex act is a felony if the other person is 4 years or... View More

The information you need is contained in Iowa code section 809A.13. However, it's complicated and you really need a lawyer well versed in forfeiture law to help. Happens to be an area I practice in frequently. If I could specifically answer your question I would but it's very fact dependant.

Typically, you would not be arrested. A report maybe made to your probation officer who could then file a report of violation and request a warrant from the Court. Could you be arrested? Maybe. Are you likely to be arrested. No. Depending on your underlying conviction you might be able to have a... View More

This is a good question which does not necessarily lend itself to an easy answer. I would make the legal argument that he did not enter and therefore could not have committed a burglary. However, if his body crossed the plane of the door while breaking it, a Court may deem that sufficient for... View More

Not likely, as long as you two are not doing anything illegal including him having you out past a city or town curfew, and your parents tell you that you can't leave the house but you do to go hang out with him, it is unlikely he gets arrested for you two simply being in the same vicinity of... View More

No. There is no requirement that you report it stolen. However, there are many good reasons to do so. Including that the vehicle maybe registered and titled in your name. Additionally, if it is found or if an officer conducts a traffic stop on the vehicle it will assist in you obtaining the return... View More

It is not necessary to sell your mobile home in order to evict your mother. There is an eviction process which a lawyer can help you with. The lawyer is allowed contact with the protected party and can therefore effectuate the eviction.

No. Sexual Abuse.