Money laundering is a crime that often conjures up thoughts of the Mafia. However, any Iowa resident can face these types of charges. Understanding money laundering Money laundering is a crime that is committed through illegal activity with the purpose of gaining...
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Reckless driving expungements in Iowa
Drivers make errors in judgment that can result in speeding tickets or citations for other moving violations. Sometimes, a driver could become involved in a severe collision on Iowa roads. The incident might result in more than an insurance claim for personal injury....
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...
A shift away from juveniles being tried as adults
The number of juvenile offenders tried in adult courts has hit historic lows. Following the tough stance on crimes of the 1980s and 90s, the U.S. legal system is refusing to charge juveniles as adults in Iowa. The U.S. juvenile justice system is now being used to...
What are burglary charges?
Burglary may rank as one of the more confusing criminal charges a defendant might face. While the law explicitly defines burglary under the Iowa criminal code, many defendants confuse burglary with other, often related crimes. Anyone charged with burglary would likely...
How consumers accidentally commit tax fraud
Statistics show the IRS only prosecutes 2% of tax fraud cases. While that isn't a huge figure, the penalties for fraud are tough. There are ways people in Iowa can accidentally commit fraud without knowing it. Ways to accidentally commit tax fraud One way consumers...
Types of financial crimes and impact on business
Financial crimes are acts that are committed using deceit and omission for monetary gain. Most financial schemes are nonviolent, but they can impact the economy. There are several types of financial crimes in West Des Moines, Iowa, a consumer should know. Types of...
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...
Important facts about firearm possession
Owning a gun can feel like a big responsibility in Iowa. This is especially the case if this is your first time owning a firearm. However, firearm possession is actually very easy as long as you follow a few simple firearm laws. So, if you are looking for firearm...
Iowa refusal to submit to chemical testing law
All states have a specific approach to processing impaired driving cases through the court system. With one exception, which is Utah, they are uniform regarding the .08 blood alcohol concentration standard, but they differ somewhat when it comes to punishment and...