Iowa City Criminal Defense Law Blog

What might seem like a normal fight between a couple could easily escalate into a serious ordeal. The disagreement could easily get out of hand, causing one or both individuals to take things too far. Although couples may fight from time to time, there are some events that should not occur in a dispute. When violence or threats of violence take place, one could face criminal charges stemming from a domestic assault.

According to a recent report, law enforcement officers in Iowa arrested a man for intimidation with a weapon and aggravated domestic abuse. Court documents revealed that the incident happened in Sioux City during the late night hours. Supposedly, the 37-year-old man pointed a gun at his girlfriend's head. He allegedly pulled the trigger three times; however, the gun did not fire.

Facing criminal charges is no joke. Even when the charges appear to be minor, defendants are likely anxious and overwhelmed by the matter. Thus, when individuals face felony charges, this is a serious situation that can significantly impact the accused individual's life from the very moment he or she is arrested and charged. Allegations alone can tarnish a person's reputation. Even when it seems like the evidence is overwhelming and there is little space to navigate this matter, defendants are afforded the ability to defend him or herself, allowing them to possibly clear their name and avoid potentially damaging penalties.

According to recent reports, three individuals were arrested in Iowa City for felony theft charges. Based on police investigation, three suspects in their 20s, two males and one female, used Facebook as a platform to help them barter the return of a laptop in exchange for money.

No one expects to be subject to a search. This is especially true for those in a traffic stop. Most motorists keep many items in their vehicles and, as passengers come in and out of the vehicle, it is likely that objects not belonging to the owner of the vehicle get left inside the automobile. Thus, when a search of the vehicle occurs, it is possible to have items not belonging to them located in the vehicle. When a vehicle search results in the uncovering of drugs, it is possible to use various defense options to reduce or dismiss these charges against the accused.

Whether you are accused of drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, intent to deliver drugs or drug trafficking, the lawyers at J. Dean Keegan, Thomas D.D. Fransworth & Eric D. Tindal, Attorneys at Law, understand that individuals are in a difficult predicament. Drug charges can stem from a wide variety of situations, and our law firm is dedicated to helping individuals in the Iowa City area navigate these accusations.

Being stopped by law enforcement is a challenging situation to be in. Whether it is your first time or not, it is an uncomfortable situation that could result in a motorist facing charges. While a traffic violation is often viewed at as a negative and horrible matter, it could be worse if a driver is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. A DUI charge could carry with it serious penalties. Therefore, considering defense options is very beneficial as it could help reduce or even dismiss these consequences.

The defense process can be intimidating. A defendant sees all this evidence against them, and they feel like they have little wiggle room. However, it is possible to reduce this evidence by carefully looking at how they were collected and used against the defendant.