On Sept. 15, it was reported that an Iowa woman was taken into custody after a 10-year-old boy allegedly attempted to sell marijuana to a classmate. The classmate reportedly informed the school's administration about the attempt, causing the authorities to be called...
Month: September 2017
Public intoxication: The right defense strategy for you
Many people enjoy consuming alcohol as a means of having a good time. Unfortunately, there are situations in which this leads to more harm than good.It's easy to believe that driving under the influence of alcohol is the most serious and only alcohol-related crime,...
Man arrested for possession of dry wall
Imagine driving home after a long day of work when a police officer pulls you over. The officer notices a white powder in your car and immediately places you under arrest for possession of cocaine. You try to explain that the powder is dry wall from the job you were...
A person’s rights when police conduct a search
If an Iowa resident is suspected of committing a crime, police may search his or her home or seize property if it is evidence of that crime. However, there are limits to how far the government may go to collect this evidence. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution...
Man sentenced to 120 months for child pornography
A 56-year-old Iowa man was sentenced to 120 months in prison for being in possession of child pornography on Sept. 5. After his prison sentence ends, he will have 10 years of supervised release.On May 11, 2016, the man was charged with possession of child porn after...
Charged with a OWI? One of these defenses might apply
A conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can have a lasting effect on many aspects of your life. For example, if you are a college student your university can suspend you, you might lose access to financial aid, and you may even have problems finding a decent...
