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....