On Tuesday, April 20, 2010, a Johnson County jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty for Mark Thompson’s criminal jury trial. The defendant was charged with Burglary in the Third Degree (a class D Felony). The state alleged that the defendant entered the downtown apartment of the victim without permission, left behind some clothing, stole […]
Month: April 2010
Fake ID Penalties in Iowa
What happens when you get caught with a fake ID in Iowa? There are several different ID-related crimes that are associated with trying to get into a bar, or purchase alcohol while underage. Let’s take a look at the different ID-related crimes, the level of severity and the potential charges/penalties for each. Misuse of Drivers […]
Paula/Public Intoxication Expungment Bill Passes
On 3/19/10 Governor Culver signed HF 2233 into law, providing some relief for defendants convicted of PAULA offenses. In a nutshell, the new PAULA law adds a provision that allows defendants to expunge the charge from their records after a period of two years, provided that no additional convictions take place in that period. (There […]
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