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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

These are not just basic questions about the law. It was a civil case of child neglect, not a criminal one. It will not be easy for her to get more time, in my opinion.

You already have a lawyer who knows all about the case and what has been done. Ask him all of the questions that you have.

Yes, most likely.

Go see a local attorney with all the facts. You cannot get a full discussion of the issues on the internet. What do you mean by unwitting? Is that person going to testify? Perhaps it is just that person's word, and that needs to be explored fully.

It is not his first time in prison, no it is not his first time. Go ask a local criminal defense attorney and have a full discussion.

Perhaps, because failing to show up is a violation, probably.

What do you mean by mandatory child sex abuse law? Was it against the law back then? Yes. You are about to send an attorney on a wild goose chase by asking a question that does not appear to be the right question. Hire one to find out, if you must.