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If the police place you under arrest, it is important to make effective use of your right to a phone call. Once taken to the police station, you will likely be able to call a family member or friend to notify them of the arrest and location. However, there are things...
Domestic violence in Iowa carries serious consequences for those found guilty. These penalties vary depending on the severity of the assault and whether the individual has prior convictions. Besides criminal penalties, offenders face significant personal and social...
Iowa has increased the penalties for eluding police officers in an effort to improve road safety and deter reckless behavior. The new law makes it a felony if the offender exceeds the speed limit by more than 25 miles per hour during the pursuit. This change reflects...
According to the FBI, there were 1.3 million violent offenses reported in the U.S. in 2020. One of the most common offenses is assault. In the state of Iowa, assault is a serious offense. The penalties for an assault conviction can vary based on the circumstances....
Police in Iowa take the issue of drugged driving very seriously. Drugged driving refers to operating a vehicle while impaired by any drug, not just illegal substances. Prescription or over-the-counter medications that affect your driving ability can also lead to an...
Judges generally issue no-contact orders for domestic violence cases. However, they can give these in any criminal case with a victim. You must know the following things if you violate a no-contact order. 1. Will contacting the person forever be a violation?...
Being charged with a crime can profoundly impact one's life. Beyond the fines and jail time that may come with criminal charges, a host of other consequences can cause far-reaching effects, just as direct penalties do. The collateral consequences of criminal charges...
Being arrested for drug possession can be scary, especially when you do not know what will come next. The consequences for this crime vary based on the amount you have on you, the type of controlled substance that you possess, whether or not you intend to sell the...
If you have a suspended or revoked Iowa driver's license because of an OWI charge, you may wonder what the consequences are if you continue to drive. Iowa law outlines what will happen if authorities find you driving without an active license and what you can do to...
In the general sense of the term, implied consent means that a person agrees to something happening without explicitly stating that they allow it. In states such as Iowa, getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle means that the driver permits law enforcement to give...