UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S ROBBERY LAWS
Iowa has harsh penalties for robbery. The prosecution has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person commits a robbery when, having the intent to commit a theft, AND...
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S MURDER LAWS
Murder in Iowa is defined as a person who kills another person with malice aforethought, either express or implied. Murder comes is several forms and varies in severity of punishment....
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S DRUG LAWS
Iowa, like the federal government still engages in an inexplicable drug war that severely criminalizes possession even if for personal use. Iowa drug law mirrors the Federal Controlled Substances Act. ...
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S OWI LAWS
Operating While Intoxicated often referred to as an OWI, DUI or DWI or simply, drunk driving. OWI’s are common around the State and can affect people from all different walks...
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S DOMESTIC ASSAULT LAWS
Domestic Abuse is an assault between people in certain types of relationships. This can include being married, divorced, living together or having lived together within 1 year before the assault...
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S BURGLARY LAWS
To be convicted of burglary in Iowa, the State has to prove a person had the intent to commit a felony, assault or theft therein and enters an occupied structure...
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S ASSAULT LAWS
To prove someone committed the crime of assault the prosecution must prove that person did any act, which is intended to cause pain or injury to, or which is intended...
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S ARSON LAW
To be convicted of Arson in Iowa, the prosecution has to prove that a person caused a fire or explosion, or placed any burning or combustible material, or any incendiary...
UNDERSTANDING IOWA’S CIVIL FORFEITURE LAWS
Civil forfeiture is the process of police seizing property that is suspected of being involved in criminal activity. An example of civil forfeiture is when a vehicle is pulled over...