DEFENDING AGAINST SEX CRIME ACCUSATIONS IN IOWA
Being accused of a sex offense can have consequences long before a case ever reaches trial. An accusation can threaten a person’s freedom, reputation, employment, and family relationships. A conviction...
DEFENDING AGAINST DRUG CHARGES IN IOWA
Drug charges in Iowa can range from misdemeanor possession offenses to serious felony allegations involving delivery, manufacturing, or possession with intent to deliver. The consequences can include jail or prison,...
DEFENDING AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE CHARGES IN IOWA
A domestic abuse assault charge can affect much more than the criminal case itself. An arrest may immediately result in a no-contact order that affects where a person can live,...
APPEALS – FAQ
Iowa Criminal Appeals An appeal is not a new trial. The appellate courts generally review what happened in the district court to determine whether a legal error occurred and whether...
WHAT HAPPENS IF I’M CHARGED WITH OWI
Operating While Intoxicated Defense in Iowa Operating While Intoxicated, commonly referred to as OWI, is one of the most frequently charged criminal offenses in Iowa. Other states may use the...
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S ASSAULT LAWS
What Is Assault Under Iowa Law? Iowa’s assault law is broader than simply hitting or physically injuring another person. Under Iowa Code § 708.1, assault can be committed in several...
Federal Criminal Cases
Federal criminal cases are vastly different from other types of criminal cases. The rules of procedure are unbending, the charges are usually complex; and the penalties are severe. Furthermore, the Government...
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S ROBBERY LAWS
Iowa has harsh penalties for robbery. The prosecution has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person commits a robbery when, having the intent to commit a theft, AND...
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S MURDER LAWS
Murder in Iowa is defined as a person who kills another person with malice aforethought, either express or implied. Murder comes is several forms and varies in severity of punishment....
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S BURGLARY LAWS
To be convicted of burglary in Iowa, the State has to prove a person had the intent to commit a felony, assault or theft therein and enters an occupied structure...