In Iowa, individuals can be arrested for disorderly conduct when they engage in a variety of different activities. Disorderly conduct includes any public behavior that may offend other people. The disorderly conduct statute is broad and includes multiple types of...
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Can police lie while interrogating?
If you are taken into custody by police in Iowa, you might wonder what your rights are. Among other things, you may have heard that police cannot lie to you to get a confession, but this is not true. Police and lying There are a lot of myths about police work and what...
What you need to know about wire fraud
Wire fraud is very common in Iowa and around the world. This type of fraud happens through social media, texts, emails or phone calls. It generally involves someone scamming the victim out of a lot of money by tricking them into giving them their bank account...
What is wire fraud?
Residents of Iowa who have been charged with financial crimes may want to know more about what counts as wire fraud. This type of fraud involves use of the internet or telecommunications. Understanding wire fraud Areas where individuals can commit wire fraud include...
Differences between embezzlement and theft
Financial crimes in Iowa cover a group of illegal activities committed for the benefit of the offender. The perpetrator often uses deceit, bribery, or violence to gain control of property. They may also use deceitful methods to protect something they have already...
What can the police do when they search?
While you may not ever want to think about getting arrested in Iowa, it may happen. Understanding what your rights are regarding searches and seizures is a necessity so that you can be sure they're abided by the police officer that arrests you. Many of these rights...
Do the police always have to read you your Miranda rights?
Most people are familiar with the fact that when a person is arrested, they're read their Miranda rights. This is a common thing that you'll see in all criminal law television shows. However, many Iowa residents get confused when it comes to exactly when an officer...
Are Breathalyzer tests always accurate?
The state of Iowa sets a standard for alcohol impairment at .08 blood alcohol content level for those who are stopped while operating a motor vehicle. In fact, motorists can even be cited for "wet" reckless driving when the content level is above .05 BAC. However,...
Overview of a legal search of a vehicle after an OWI stop
It is important for Iowa motorists to know what a law enforcement officer can and cannot do after pulling a driver over on a suspicion of operating while intoxicated. One of the questions that often comes up is whether a police officer is able to search a vehicle when...
Types of felonies and the maximum sentences they carry
Felonies represent the most serious types of criminal charges lodged against Iowa residents. A variety of offenses can result in a felony indictment. Law enforcement officials group these crimes into categories based on levels of seriousness. A conviction can cost a...