University of Iowa Code of Student Life
It is important for every student attending the University of Iowa to be familiar with the Code of Student Life. The 2011-2012 code is published on the University’s website, and can be found reproduced below or by following this link. Code of Student Life (2011-2012 academic year) Copied below is the 2011-12 academic year version [...]
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The University of Iowa publishes its rules of procedure for violations of the Code of Student Life. These official procedures for 2011-12 can be found below, or by following this link to the University’s website. Student Judicial Procedure (2011-2012 academic year) Copied below is the 2011-2012 academic year version of the Student Judicial Procedure, [...]
read moreJohnson County Jail Sign-Up Procedures
In most criminal cases involving a jail sentence, the defendant will be given the option to sign up for jail time within a certain period of time. This is called a “delayed mittimus.” (Mittimus means the date and time at which someone must report to jail.) Most delayed mittimus cases in Johnson County, Iowa will [...]
read moreDeferred Judgments and Dismissals
Many of the cases that our lawyer handles deal with the charges that students encounter during their enrollment at the University of Iowa, or even while visiting Iowa City for the weekend. In these cases our lawyer will focus on limiting the impact that these charges can have on a student’s future by pursing options [...]
read moreMore on Synthetic Marijuana
The Cedar Rapids Gazette has put together a fairly good article on the issue of K2/Spice in eastern Iowa: http://thegazette.com/2012/01/24/synthetic-pot-poses-enforcement-dilemma-in-iowa/ As the article outlines, there are big issues in enforcing the law prohibiting possession of these substances. There are several new chemical compounds that are now illegal, but there is presently no available field test [...]
read moreK2, Bath Salts Possession Remains Illegal
http://thegazette.com/2011/12/16/iowa-officials-warn-parents-about-synthetic-drug-trend-among-teens/ The Cedar Rapids Gazette published this story on the continued use of K2 and other synthetic substances. We have continued to see use in Johnson County, but mainly with people under probation. I have not yet seen a new possession charged filed for these substances, even though mere possession is illegal and carries a [...]
read moreJohnson County (Iowa City) Court Changes Schedule for 2012
For the last many years, Johnson County District Associate Court has held its pretrial conferences at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. Trials always began on Monday mornings, and the Friday before the trial was reserved for final pretrial conferences. For 2012, there will be a few changes. Pretrial conferences have been moved to occur normally on [...]
read moreJohnson County, Iowa Diversion Programs
There are currently four criminal diversion programs available in Johnson County, Iowa. Prior to July 2010, there were no diversion programs available. As of today, there are now programs for PAULA, Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The Possession of Marijuana diversion program is the oldest and most well-established. The requirements [...]
read moreFake ID Cases on the Rise
From my caseload alone, I have seen a large increase in the amount of Fake ID cases in the Iowa City area, as compared to prior years. I am sure this is due to the ease at which students can now obtain completely fake ID’s from Internet sources. This prompts me to publish another review [...]
read moreNew Office Location
We have moved our office to 250 E. Court St., Iowa City, Iowa. Map here. This location will be more convenient to the student population, and for anyone that is going to court. We are located about 2 blocks to the east of the Johnson County Courthouse, in the new Telluride building, near the corner [...]
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