There are several charges a person can face for ending someone's life in Iowa, and among them is manslaughter. The differences come in the method or intent behind the death, which can mean a much lighter or even more severe sentence for the defendant. Voluntary...
Criminal Defense
SCOTUS expected to rule in police dog case
The Fourth Amendment protects Iowa residents against unreasonable searches and seizures, but police officers are permitted to conduct warrantless searches when they have probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed. Police dogs are trained to detect even...
What should a pilot do after getting a OWI charge in Iowa?
Many people can recall a time when they did something potentially unsafe after consuming alcohol. Whether you didn't know how intoxicated you were or it was a one-time situation, either instance can lead to an OWI charge in Iowa. As a pilot, it's understandable to...
Know the life-altering consequences of a criminal conviction
When a person is arrested in Iowa, the potential for incarceration and fines comes to the forefront. However, they often forget the extended ramifications that can be just as troublesome. A criminal history can be problematic in life Those with a criminal record often...
How valid are roadside drug tests?
Iowa police are permitted to roadside drug tests to gather evidence that a person possesses illicit drugs. But an increasing body of evidence shows that roadside drug tests are questionable at best. Despite such evidence, police continue to use these drug tests as a...
Iowa criminals and factors that cause crime
Sociologists and other professionals may look at criminals and their behavior to theorize why people break the law. Some assert that habitual criminals might repeatedly find themselves in an Iowa criminal court because they are victims of their environment. Others...
How incarceration impacts mental health
Incarcerated Iowa residents face a number of potential issues relating to their prison sentences. In addition to the long-term financial problems caused by incarceration, mental health struggles among inmates are common. These struggles relate to losing their sense of...
Guarding against allegations of theft or fraud
As a financial advisor, it's your job to help clients manage their money and make educated decisions about their investment portfolios. Typically, you will work with a custodian such as an Iowa bank or credit union to ensure that client funds are secure. However,...
Self-defense laws in Iowa concerning home, workplace or business
The state of Iowa recognizes the right of people to defend themselves from the use of unlawful force. Commonly known as self-defense laws, these statutes define the use of reasonable force and where and when you may take action to protect yourself or others from the...
The elements of a burglary charge in Iowa
Most people associate burglary with theft, but the main element of a burglary charge is entering an occupied structure with the intent to commit a crime. Most people who are charged with burglary in Iowa are accused of entering a building without permission to commit...
