If you have a concealed carry permit, it is important to know the rights and responsibilities that come with it. Here, we are specifically addressing what to do if you are concealed carrying during a traffic stop. Iowa is not a “Duty to Inform” state. This means that you
Drinking and driving can carry serious consequences. The interaction between officer and arrestee leading up to an operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge is complex and can be confusing. See either of my two previous posts, “Stopped by Police, Suspected Drunk Driving?” or “Drunk Driving Laws in Iowa Explained” for a
An alleged drunk driver faces criminal charges for DUI after careening off the road and smashing into a residential home in Iowa, according to an article by KWQC. This accident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on November 10, 2017, in Scott County. The driver was attempting to execute a turn.
It’s a very difficult question to answer, for many reasons. To help answer this question, we can begin by reviewing a reliable resource with data on convictions and exonerations for criminal offenses. One such entity is the National Registry of Exonerations (NRE), a joint project between several law schools. What
It can happen to anyone. You have a few too many drinks at dinner or a party. Then you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror on the drive home. If the police officer suspects intoxication, you may be charged with a DUI and face severe penalties. Given the grave
According to the United States Sentencing Commission, nearly 60% of federal offenders were convicted of a crime that carries a minimum mandatory sentence. This means that the individuals were convicted of a crime for which the law mandates the offender serve a certain sentence. These minimums are strictly enforced on
It can happen to anyone: You have had one too many drinks and you get behind the wheel and head home. Before you know it, blue and white lights are flashing in your rearview mirror and you know what is about to happen. This can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience,
Americans are used to hearing the words ‘state crime’ and ‘federal crime’ thrown around on the news. Many do not bat an eye at the differing terms, only passing the terminology off as legal banter, however, it is extremely important to understand the difference between state and federal crime. State
Almost everyone is familiar with the idea of Miranda Rights from their favorite television show or their high school civics class. Americans are generally familiar with the fact that all citizens are entitled to “be read their rights.” It is common for people to assume that if they have been
While opioids are in the national headlines, prosecutors in Iowa continue to concentrate their resources on methamphetamine offenses. According to the Des Moines Register, meth arrests in Iowa have increased substantially over the last five years. A Cedar Rapids criminal defense lawyer can help individuals who are charged with methamphetamine
In an ideal world, mistakes would never be made. In a nearly ideal world, mistakes would be quickly corrected. In either of those worlds, innocent people would never face the risk of a criminal conviction because they could count on the truth coming out. Sadly, our world is less than
Methamphetamine is a Schedule II controlled substance. That means the Drug Enforcement Administration has classified meth as a drug that has some medical value but a high potential for abuse. Like other drugs in the amphetamine family, methamphetamine is a stimulant that operates on the central nervous system. By causing
Iowa law respects the Second Amendment, but federal and state gun laws recognize limits to that right. Gun owners should get advice from a Cedar Rapids criminal defense lawyer if they are accused of violating an Iowa gun law. Here are five facts about Iowa gun laws that every Iowa
Iowa judges take white-collar crimes seriously. While judges tend to reserve the harshest sentences for violent criminals and drug dealers, they might also impose a significant punishment for a serious financial crime Maximum Sentences for Iowa White-Collar Crimes A white-collar crime that causes a loss of more than $10,000
Only drivers who are licensed to operate commercial vehicles may drive those vehicles on Iowa roads. Commercial vehicles include most trucks (including tractor-trailer combinations) that weigh more than 26,000 pounds, busses that can carry 16 or more occupants, and vehicles that carry certain hazardous materials. Every state prohibits driving under
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