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The court does not view all crimes the same way. If the courts have accused you of a misdemeanor, it is important to know exactly what that means and what the potential outcomes are. The more you understand about the criminal process, the easier dealing with the legal...

Iowa college students may wonder, what happens if you get a DUI conviction? Some believe a first-time DUI offense will not have an impact on your life. Unfortunately, this is incorrect for many people.  So how do DUI convictions change college student's lives? How...

For many children, watching their parents divorce may prove emotionally taxing and difficult, and, depending on your child’s age, he or she may have strong opinions about where to live after the split. Should you give your child a chance to voice his or her...

Law enforcement officers in Iowa and across the United States may ask you to submit to a breath test if you are pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving. Officers use these roadside devices to determine whether you are driving with a blood alcohol content...

If you have had a brush with the law, it can get nasty for your future if the courts find you guilty. Misdemeanor convictions can affect your ability to find housing, get a job or apply to school.  Luckily, the Iowa legislature has recently passed a law that...

Residents in Iowa face DUI related charges should understand the penalties of conviction. There are both short and long term penalties that people convicted of DUI crimes may face. Today we will look into the long-term impacts, which often do not get as much...

After a divorce, everyone wants a healthy co-parenting relationship with their ex. One in which you can comfortably voice any concerns and support each other. But what do you do when conversations constantly lead to disagreements? What happens when the support isn’t...

When a couple with children divorces, they will generally seek a child custody arrangement with the court. This order provides a detailed plan about who has physical and legal custody of the child and the other parent’s visitation rights.  But when the lives of the...

All drivers know that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while drunk. When it comes to prescription medications, many drivers question whether they are permitted to get behind the wheel. After all, medication prescribed by a doctor serves an important medical...

In general, those currently living in Urbandale (and throughout the rest of the U.S., for that matter) are a people on the move. According to information shared by the website Moving.com, over 10% of the U.S. population moves every year. Of those who relocate, 15%...