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In Iowa, there are three main penalties imposed for an operating while under the influence (OWI) offense. An Iowa OWI offense is essentially the same thing as a driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in many other states An OWI...
Nearly half of all Americans end up getting married. Many of these couples go on to live happy lives together. However, a significant number of marriages end in divorce. There are numerous reasons why couples divorce and relationship troubles are often multifaceted....
When a young person finds themselves on the wrong side of the law in Iowa, the gears of the juvenile justice system start turning. It’s a system that’s less about hammering down the gavel and more about giving the youth a chance to right their wrongs without staining...
Mothers generally do not need to establish their maternity. They usually give birth at a medical establishment or at least with a midwife present. There will be clear documentation establishing their biological connection to their child. Fathers do not necessarily...
When your spouse tells you that they want to get a divorce, you’re not surprised. But you are concerned because the two of you are business owners. Your spouse tells you that you’re going to have to sell the business so you can split up the money you earn as you...
When it comes to drinking and driving, most people are aware of the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of .08% in Iowa. However, many may not fully understand the concept of "per se" intoxication and how it can lead to arrests for operating while under the...
When drivers look as though they are committing crimes, such as drunk driving, then the police may perform traffic stops. A driver may look suspicious of drunk driving if they drive between lanes, run lights, speed or drive erratically. To help gather evidence, the...
Juvenile delinquency is the behavior of minors (usually individuals below the age of 18) violating the law. These unlawful acts, committed by juveniles, can range from petty crimes such as vandalism and shoplifting to more serious offenses like drug-related crimes and...
Many people find themselves under arrest, but they never had any intention of violating drug laws. They simply made a mistake, and they didn’t know that what they were doing was illegal. How does something like this happen? There are numerous different ways that it...
When the marriage is over and divorce is on the horizon, one of the most contentious subjects the couple will have to deal with is the division of the marital property. At a very basic level, marital property refers to the assets and debts the couple accumulated while...
