Attached is the flyer available from the University of Iowa regarding their substance abuse services, through University Student Health & Wellness. The University offers non-OWI Substance Abuse Evaluations for their students at a rate of $80. For OWI-related Evaluations, students may proceed through the University of Iowa Chemical Dependency Services, which operates separately from Student […]
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The Johnson County Attorney’s Office has recently updated their marijuana diversion program eligibility criteria. The program has been expanded to include more defendants. This is excellent news for people charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana, but did not meet the prior criteria. The rules regarding amount of seized marijuana have been loosened. Previously […]
For a young person, keeping a clean criminal history is the single most important aspect of a criminal charge. I am a big believer in doing as much a possible in the short term, so that on the long term, a criminal case has the least lasting effects. The way to do this in Iowa […]
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Last week, the Internet exploded with stories about a University of Iowa student (real name and photos kept out of this article) with the Twitter username @vodka_samm. “Vodka Samm” gained international attention for tweeting about her high BAC while in police custody at an Iowa football game. These stories were largely sensationalized. Vodka Samm may […]
In an article “Judicial Budget Woes Delay Eastern Iowa Cases” on December 26, 2012, Mr. Thompson was quoted regarding his experience with the financial cutbacks. Please see the full article here: http://thegazette.com/2012/12/26/east-iowa-officials-say-tight-funding-hampers-court-system/ […]
The Johnson County Jail has now provided online information regarding their current inmates. Please follow the link for information: https://ww1.johnson-county.com/Sheriff/JailRoster/index […]
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A conversation with the Assistant County Attorney in charge of the simple misdemeanor alcohol diversion program has revealed that it will NOT be revived this fall. There are no plans to revive it in the future. This means that PAULA and Public Intoxication charges can no longer be diverted. […]
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The local Alcohol Diversion program (PAULA, Public Intoxication) has been suspended for the summer. Below is a statement from the County Attorney’s office: As of May 30th the Johnson County Attorney’s Office Alcohol Diversion Program will be suspended for the summer. This summer, we will be reviewing the program to determine whether it will continue this […]
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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, […]
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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 […]