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The detained me for questioning and kept my phone
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It's important to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities while protecting your rights. Make sure to request to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Avoid discussing the details of the incident without... View More 
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
If your lawyer did not follow your instructions or failed to provide adequate representation, you may have grounds to file a complaint against them with your state’s bar association. The bar association oversees attorney conduct and can investigate allegations of misconduct or incompetence. You... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
When a case is transferred to district court, it means that your case is moving to a higher court within the judicial system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the severity of the crime or the need for a jury trial. District courts generally handle more serious criminal cases than lower... View More
I know falsifying government documents is illegal but it's going to be like a picture of a dog weighing 9 pounds height 8 inches and all that. Dogs can't drive and obviously, a dog who was born in 2023 can't buy alcohol. So would it still be illegal if it is a joke? (the joke being... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2024
Let me see if I understand your question. You want to know if it is legal to lie to a state or federal agency by filling out an application by lying about who the applicant is, providing false answers to those questions and providing a false signature. Is that right?
And you’ve admitted... View More
Patent History
Publication number: 20200390360
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 19, 2020
Publication Date: Dec 17, 2020
Inventor: Da LI (West Covina, CA)
Application Number: 16/997,656
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answered on Mar 19, 2023
If you are experiencing distressing or unusual symptoms, it is recommended to consult with a medical or mental health professional who can evaluate your symptoms and provide appropriate treatment options. They can also provide guidance on resources for coping with your symptoms and connecting you... View More
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
answered on Sep 5, 2019
I guess. I have no idea without facts, type of fraud, date of discovery and so many more questions
House was raided a month ago, I guess they were told that I was taking trips to Mex n bringing back with me large quantities of dope or through mail. During the raid a digital scale, a personal amount of dope, close $5000, and a ziploc bag was found, my phone along texts and laptop which I got... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2019
Stop trying to play lawyer. You desperately need a lawyer.
You are facing serious time.
Stop talking to EVERYONE.
DO NOT BE PENNYWISE AND DOLLAR FOOLISH.
answered on Apr 14, 2018
A governmental agency. Administered by State laws (the Iowa Code), State agency rules (The Iowa Administrative Code) and legal precedent (meaning case law).
answered on Oct 27, 2017
It depends on the terms of your probation and your particular case. For example, if the crime for which you are on probation involves hunting wildlife on federal lands then probation may include the condition that prohibits hunting including by bow. However, if you are generally asking whether... View More
Charged with two counts of possession of firearm as a felon
answered on Aug 28, 2017
I'm not entirely sure what you are asking. I assume that is two counts of felon in possession of a fire arm in federal district court in Iowa? The penalties depend on prior criminal history. The federal sentencing guidelines are complicated and you will need excellent representation.
answered on Feb 17, 2017
There are a number of charges that could be filed against this person including kidnapping and assault. You need to go to the police, file a report and request that charges be filed. It is also important to get a no contact order. The Court will automatically enter one if an assault, kidnapping or... View More
Her boss wrote me a check and asked me if the issue would be dropped. Her boss also said they would have a meeting with her and get her to stop saying the nasty comments and touching me and she still does both. I feel unsafe and uncomfortable going to work. What else should I do? This is a seasonal... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2016
Since you put the employer on notice of this conduct, yet the conduct's continued, you may have a claim for sexual harassment/hostile work environment against the employer for allowing the harassment to continue after you complained. That claim would be started through your local human rights... View More
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