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....
Drug Charges
Meth production and the presence of minors
Circumstances dictate specific drug crime sentencing in Iowa. With methamphetamine production so pervasive in the state, law enforcement and legislators chose to establish harsher penalties for those who expose minors to it. Likely, the hazards associated with...
Factors that can make drug charges worse
It is bad enough to face the prospect of the jail time, fines and other penalties associated with drug charges. Unfortunately, there are certain factors that, if proven by the prosecutor, can make these penalties much more severe upon conviction. Quantity of drugs...
Iowa cocaine charges and penalties
The penalties for violating Iowa’s drug laws can be severe. Individuals found in possession of small quantities of controlled substances are usually charged with misdemeanors and may avoid prison altogether, but people accused of manufacturing, trafficking or...
Is drug possession a felony in Iowa?
Drug possession and consumption laws are changing every day. When neighboring states start legalizing certain drugs, it might be worth looking into if drug possession is a felony in your state. While Iowa's laws haven't changed that drastically, the fine print...
Can I be charged with an OWI while taking prescription drugs?
Though prescription drugs are essential for many Iowa residents, they can lead to dangerous situations on the road if they are not taken properly.Iowa law treats prescription drugs the same as other controlled substances, including marijuana and cocaine. Driving with...
More people released after drug field tests proven wrong
Sometimes, all it takes is an accusation. If you're accused of a serious crime, you may be assigned bail that you can't afford. If you can't afford bail, you could be stuck in jail for days or months. You could lose your job, your housing, your child custody rights....
Tyson Timbs’ seized Land Rover is returned to him, for now
Across the country, police use civil asset forfeiture as a tool in the War on Drugs. When the police deem property or money to be associated with a drug crime, they can seize it. Then, the owner has to prove that the assets were not connected with a crime. If they...
Rethinking the Drug War around fentanyl and its analogues
In the 1980s and 1990s, both states and the federal government began to crack down on drug offenses at every level. Fighting drug crime was prioritized. Mandatory minimum sentence laws were passed. Prosecutors began stacking sentences to keep people in prison for...
Should a drug relapse on probation mean prison time?
Right now, Iowa and most jurisdictions deal with drug abuse almost exclusively through law enforcement. If you're caught with a prohibited drug, or one you don't have a prescription for, you can be arrested, charged and convicted of a criminal offense. In most cases,...
