More 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 moreBMW Destroyed During Drug Search
I’m happy to say this was not in our jurisdiction, but it helps show the ridiculousness of the war on drugs. Cops Destroy BMW Looking For Nonexistent Marijuana http://pulse.me/s/4yR71
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
The landscape of the diversion programs offered in Iowa City has changed a lot over the past 18 months. 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 program is the [...]
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 [...]
read moreK2, Spice, “Bath Salts” Not Legal in Iowa
The following is a message from the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy. The short version of the new law is summarized in my title. K2/Spice (synthetic marijuana) is no longer legal to possess or sell in Iowa. Until now, this could be found at various head shops, over-the-counter, in Iowa City. Now, please be [...]
read moreJury Trial Win 6/20/11
In Johnson County case number AGCR091853, we won a jury verdict on Monday, 6/20/11. The case was the rare assault case that we took on. Generally we keep our cases to drug/alcohol related matters, but this was a case where the defendant was truly not guilty of the crime as alleged. The case was originally filed [...]
read moreMore Information on Criminal Records and Employment
With 2011 graduation right around the corner, the Cedar Rapids Gazette wrote an article about the consequences of a criminal history when looking for a job. http://thegazette.com/2011/05/13/old-charges-can-haunt-job-hunting-college-grads/
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