Understanding what is and isn't money laundering in Iowa can sometimes be confusing. The concept of money laundering can cover many types of behavior, and it might not be apparent at first what applies and what doesn't. Money laundering falls under the category of...
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The slippery slope known as accounting fraud
Accounting fraud is a deliberate and willful misleading of financial records in an effort to deceive the public about a company's financial well-being. Sometimes, employees are involved in the falsification and cover-up of fiscal impropriety designed to dupe the...
Maximum sentences for Iowa felonies
Iowa has set maximum sentences for felonies committed in the state. The maximum sentence for a felony, class 'A' in Iowa, is life. Class A punishment also requires no possibility of parole. The governor may only commute this sentence. Maximum sentences for felonies in...
Criminal penalties for cocaine sales in Iowa
Iowa state law treats the sale of cocaine harshly. The federal classification of cocaine is a Schedule I narcotic, and the penalties for selling cocaine vary according to the amount of cocaine you possess. Consequences of possession can range from jail time, fines and...
Understanding money laundering
Money laundering in Iowa is any of a number of techniques that hide the source of money, usually to conceal the fact that the money was acquired through criminal activity. Money laundering itself is a crime, and it is often charged alongside other crimes. What money...
Common trends in financial crimes in 2021
Specific financial crimes increased in 2021 due to social and economic changes. From money laundering to identity theft, the number of scams and fraudulent transactions remained high. For Iowa consumers, at least five trends were prevalent in 2021. Debit or credit...
The police might make mistakes in a DUI case
If you are seen driving in an erratic fashion, your vehicle may be stopped by an Iowa police officer. Depending on what the officer finds after making contact with you, it's possible that you will be charged with drunk or impaired driving. Of course, there is a chance...
Handling a police interrogation in Iowa
If you have ever been in an interrogation room, you know that it can be an intense and stressful experience. This is a place where innocent people can end up making mistakes that cost them their freedom. It is important to understand your rights and what you should do...
Eyewitness defense testimony is problematic
Eyewitness testimony for crimes committed in Iowa can make or break a case. However, several high-profile cases involving wrongful convictions show that eyewitness testimony is not always accurate and can lead to problems, even though such accounts are deemed crucial....
Iowa laws regarding heroin
Heroin is an addictive drug that can have severe consequences for those who use it, so in Iowa, there are laws meant to help protect people from the dangers of heroin. Here are the rules you should know regarding heroin possession, distribution and trafficking....
