by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa law permits couples to enact premarital agreements (also known as prenuptial agreements or antenuptial agreements) prior to marriage. Premarital agreements are becoming increasingly more common and enables couples to come to a mutual understanding of the distribution of property prior to
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear If a criminal defendant has allegedly violated his or her probation in Illinois, the court can issue a notice or a summons to the defendant to be present for a hearing or order a warrant for the defendant’s arrest if the defendant is a flight risk, causes serious harm to others, or
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Premarital agreements (also known as prenuptuial or antenuptial agreements) are great for couples who want to figure out the distribution of their property prior to the filing of a divorce. A premarital agreement enables couples to come to a mutual understanding during the
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear If there is probable cause to believe that a criminal defendant has violated the terms and conditions of his or her probation in Iowa, the probation officer may seek a summons or an arrest warrant
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Below is a video interview and question and answer session with Constitutional Expert Jonathan Turley, which aired on C-SPAN. Given the implications of mass surveillance and privacy upon every area of law – especially criminal defense – the video is certainly worth watching. That is especially true given the recent attempts to argue for insecure backdoors … Read more
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of hazing in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code section 708.10, which reads as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, the crime of hazing is defined by 720 ILCS 5/12C-50 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Iowa crime of Obstruction of emergency communications is defined by Iowa Code section 727.5 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of intimidation in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/12-6 as is shown below:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/11-9.1: (a) A person commits sexual exploitation of a child if in the presence or virtual presence, or both, of a child and with knowledge that a child or one whom he or she believes to be a child would view … Read more
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of child pornography in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/11-20.1 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of sexual exploitation of a minor in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code section 728.12, which provides as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear It is often possible to resolve a dispute without the need to resort to a lawsuit. Avoiding such litigation though the use of properly drafted demand letters can allow a person to obtain the desired outcome swiftly, while avoiding the cost and delays associated
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear It is sadly common for an opposing party in a family law case to engage in conduct that is fraudulent or involves perjury (lying under oath). Handling those situations properly, so that the lies do not result in an unfair custody, child support, or other outcome is of great
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Federal criminal law has a statute of limitations, which is to say that there are time limits imposed upon the commencement of federal prosecutions
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear US federal law makes it crime for a person who has been removed (deported) to reenter the United States. 8 U.S.C. 1326 states as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A parent who is facing visitation interference should carefully document and report that interference, so that their attorney can properly use that evidence in court to resolve the problem.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A person facing criminal charges can have either a jury trial or a bench trial. Depending upon the nature of the charges and facts of the case, it may be wise to opt for one type of trial or another.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Federal law prohibits those convicted of felonies and certain other offenses from possessing a firearm or body armor. That law is codified in 18 U.S.C. § 931, which provides as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A person who is charged with a crime relating to child abuse will often find themselves also facing a DHS or DCFS child abuse report, a custody case, and/or a juvenile abuse/neglect case.