by familylawyercr | Jun 6, 2017 | Criminal Law
In Iowa, the driving while intoxicated law makes it illegal to drive while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. When it comes to driving drunk cases, the police use breath, urine, or blood tests to discover the person’s blood alcohol concentration while...
by familylawyercr | Mar 22, 2017 | Criminal Law
In the state of Iowa, the law on possession of marijuana is slowly changing. In February of 2015, the Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee passed Study Bill 1121. Senate Study Bill 1121 stated that people in Iowa who are arrested for possession of small amounts of...
by familylawyercr | Mar 8, 2017 | Criminal Law
The short answer to your question is yes, it is illegal to possess marijuana in the state of Iowa. Unfortunately, each year, hundreds of people are busted on I-35 or I-80 for possession of marijuana. Many of these folks are busted on their returning journey from...
by familylawyercr | Jan 3, 2017 | Family Law
What Can I Expect From My Divorce Consultation? Never met with an attorney before? If you’re getting divorced for the first time, you’re not alone. For many, the initial divorce consultation is their first experience with lawyers and the legal system. The prospect of...
by familylawyercr | Jan 3, 2017 | Criminal Law
There’s no denying that cell phones have become ubiquitous in American society. The vast majority of Americans have one, and they contain a great deal of information about their owners within them. By looking through the standard cell phone, a person can learn who the...
by familylawyercr | Jan 3, 2017 | Criminal Law
Defying the Odds: Federal Acquittals Pt. II A jury’s verdict of “not-guilty” amounts to an acquittal: a victory for the defense. It clears the defendant of charges and protects them from double jeopardy—the threat of being tried for the same crime twice. In movies and...
by familylawyercr | Jan 3, 2017 | Criminal Law
Let’s talk about methamphetamine, known simply as meth. Meth is a highly addictive stimulant drug, and an incredibly dangerous substance to put into your body. It’s the same drug made by Walter White, the character from the popular TV show Breaking Bad. Despite all...
by familylawyercr | Jan 3, 2017 | Criminal Law
On August 18, 2015, after deliberation by jury, a client of mine was acquitted of Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana, and Possession with Intent to Distribute. While every defense attorney’s goal is to win a “not guilty” verdict for their client, in a federal court,...
by familylawyercr | Jan 3, 2017 | Criminal Law
Search and Seizure Many citizens of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City overlook the right to say “You may not enter my home without a warrant.” This blog will cover the rights that you have and the law behind attaining a warrant and entering a home. The Fourth...
by familylawyercr | Jan 3, 2017 | Criminal Law
Cedar Rapids OWI Attorney In Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, as with the rest of the US, it is perfectly within your rights to drive after drinking alcohol. However, there are limits we’re required to observe, and in this case these limits are legally defined and...
