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Understanding misdemeanor charges

Misdemeanors are categorized as crimes that are less serious than felonies. The punishment for committing a misdemeanor is usually accompanied by a jail sentence instead of a prison sentence. The length of your incarceration is determined by the severity of your...

What drivers should know about field sobriety tests

Most people are familiar with the concept of field sobriety tests from movies and television. However, the reality may be a little different than those fictional depictions. While there is a wide range of possible field sobriety tests, only a few comprise the battery...

Where can you go with a temporary restricted license?

When fighting DUI/OWI charges, you may lose your driving privileges. With a suspended license, your life suddenly becomes more difficult. You cannot run errands or drive yourself to work. For people in your situation, the state of Iowa provides a possible solution...

Understand the basics of assault charges

Assault charges can have a serious impact on people's lives. People need to understand what this charge means and the penalties they might face.  People may think that they need to physically harm another person to face assault charges. According to the Iowa...

What do you know about the non-monetary affects of a DUI?

While navigating the financial fallout of receiving a driving under the influence charge in Iowa, you may wonder how else the charge affects your life. What should you anticipate regarding physical, emotional and mental effects of the experience? Absolute Advocacy...

How can you get your license back after an OWI?

Perhaps the most obvious consequence of an OWI in Iowa is losing your driving privileges. Depending on the severity of your charges, your license suspension could last anywhere from a few months to over a year.  One of the most important things you can do is to...

What are the Iowa misdemeanor marijuana penalties?

Marijuana has been decriminalized to some degree in Iowa. While it is still federally considered a Schedule 1 substance, in this state you may only be charged with a misdemeanor for possession of any amount. A misdemeanor is a criminal charge and may stay on your...

How does Iowa categorize misdemeanors?

In the U.S. criminal justice system, infractions, misdemeanors and felonies generally represent the three categories of crimes. FindLaw explains that infractions usually consist of petty offenses such as trespassing, littering, most traffic tickets, etc. for which, if...

West Lake Okoboji boating accident leads to arrest

It may be easy for many people in Urbandale to immediately dismiss any accusation of criminal activity as a blatant sign of both bad intention and an indifference for the safety of others. Yet such assumptions often only account for obvious criminal activity. It...

Underage drinking and driving carries heavy penalties in Iowa

Regardless of their age, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have devastating consequences. For some, these drunken errors can have deadly results — the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration estimates 30 people die every day due to a...

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