by familylawyercr | Jan 3, 2018 | Criminal Law
Every state has its own way of regulating and controlling the possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), but each differs in its definition of CDS and the penalties for being caught with them. In Iowa, marijuana, cocaine, and heroin are all classified as...
by familylawyercr | Dec 20, 2017 | Criminal Law
For the average person, getting pulled over by the police is an intimidating experience, even if you know you’re in the wrong. Most people know that they have constitutional rights that protect them but they also know they can get into trouble if they disobey the...
by familylawyercr | Dec 6, 2017 | Criminal Law
January 1, 2011. This is the effective date in which nonprofessional permits were issued. What this meant at the time was that any person can apply for a permit to carry a concealed weapon. Only persons eligible will be issued that permit. What makes a...
by familylawyercr | Nov 26, 2017 | Criminal Law
Both a misdemeanor and a felony are crimes. It is the crime as well as the length of punishment that help to distinguish the two. In other words, is the crime severe enough to warrant an argument by the prosecution for a sentence to be a certain length of time and in...
by familylawyercr | Nov 8, 2017 | Criminal Law, Family Law
When deciding who you want to represent you in a courtroom, there are a few things to consider and questions to ask in order to have the best experience possible. A law is a system or set of rules made by each level of government; cities, counties, states and federal....
by familylawyercr | Oct 18, 2017 | Criminal Law
Courts have different purposes. An appellate court is any court of law able to hear a case on appeal from a lower courts’ ruling. To fully understand what an appellate court is and how it works, let’s take a look at sample case. A defendant, the person on trial, has...
by familylawyercr | Jul 19, 2017 | Criminal Law
In the State of Iowa, when a person is facing assault or homicide charges, he or she can sometimes argue that their actions were in self-defense. In Iowa law, an individual can be considered justified in responding with reasonable force. The circumstances must warrant...
by familylawyercr | Jul 5, 2017 | Criminal Law
The difference between Probation and Parole Probation and parole hold similar meanings to those convicted of a crime; time is being served while living in the community with strict guidelines and expectations, an alternative to incarceration. The biggest difference...
by familylawyercr | Jun 21, 2017 | Criminal Law
When seeking legal counsel, many people begin by asking if there’s a warrant out for their arrest. Typically, when a warrant is made in Iowa, it is sealed and filed. Because the warrant is sealed, it cannot be seen on the Iowa Courts website, therefore you may not...
by familylawyercr | Jun 16, 2017 | Criminal Law
With the concern for school security ever in the public eye, all 50 states have upgraded penalties for drug offenses made in areas that are considered protected school zones. For example, a man recently facing up to 25 years in prison for drug charges may have had a...
