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 | 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...
