by familylawyercr | Jul 20, 2018 | Criminal Law
The penalties for the possession of controlled dangerous substances vary depending on the amount, type, and intent of the possessor. Iowa classifies well-known drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin as CDS, as well as the compounds used to create them. To help...
by familylawyercr | Jul 6, 2018 | Criminal Law
We seem to hear a lot about guns and weapons in today’s climate. Between the mass shootings that have taken place and the executive orders regarding gun safety that were issued in 2017, a lot of national attention was placed on firearm rights last year. Naturally, the...
by familylawyercr | Jun 20, 2018 | Criminal Law
Did you know that you could face state or federal drug charges for the same incident? Which one you’re charged with depends on the situation and the nature of the offense. In most cases, incidents involving illegal or controlled substances are tried by the state where...
by familylawyercr | Jun 6, 2018 | Criminal Law
Most people use the terms burglary, robbery, and theft interchangeably, but the truth is that they’re quite different. Each of these three categories is unique, however, they do have one thing in common: each deals with the unauthorized taking of someone’s personal...
by familylawyercr | May 16, 2018 | Criminal Law
Are you in the process of looking for an attorney to work your criminal case? You don’t want to choose just anyone. The lawyer you’re looking for is probably not the same person who helped you draw up your will or worked with your friend who was in a car accident....
by familylawyercr | May 10, 2018 | Criminal Law
If you received a result from your criminal case that you dislike, an appeal may be your next option. An appeal is a formal request for a higher court to review the lower court’s decision. When you file an appeal, the appeals court will review the record made during...
