by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Quad Cities Metropolitan Enforcement Group, abbreviated as QCMEG, is a collaboration of law enforcement from the Illinois and Iowa police departments in the Quad Cities area. QCMEG focuses on drug charges in Illinois and Iowa, and is funded with by State and Federal money.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crimes of Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless Homicide are defined in Illinois by 720 ILCS 5/9-3 as crimes committed when a person is killed under certain circumstances that do not constitute an intentional killing
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Murder in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/9-1 as the crime a person commits by killing another person under certain circumstances.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Illinois law (625 ILCS 5/11-402) makes it a serious crime to leave the scene of an accident. The severity of the charge will depend upon a variety of factors.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A reality of every business is the eventual disputes with a client over the client’s failure to pay for good provided or services rendered, or the client’s dissatisfaction with those goods or services. Handling those matters properly is essential to the success of any business.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear On December 11, 2015, the Iowa Supreme Court released its ruling in IN THE MATTER OF PROPERTY SEIZED FROM ROBERT PARDEE, No. 14–0029, which limits the ability of police to engage in warantless vehicle searches.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa law defines the crime of voluntary manslaughter in Iowa Code sections 707.4 and involuntary manslaughter in 704.5 as an offense committed when a death of a person results, under certain circumstances.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Murder is defined by Iowa law as the intentional killing of a person under certain conditions. Iowa Code section 707.2 and 707.3 define the crimes of Murder in the First Degree and Murder in the Second Degree in Iowa as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa law bans the hosting of drug house gatherings (gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used) in Iowa Code Section 124.407, which states that it is unlawful for any person to sponsor, promote, or aid, or assist in the sponsoring or promoting of a meeting, gathering, or assemblage with the knowledge or intent that a controlled substance be
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear At Puryear Law, we understand that many legal situations become emergencies outside of a law firm’s normal business hours. Those situations often include criminal defense, divorce, child custody, emergency injunctions, DHS/DCFS accusations, and protective orders. For situations that cannot wait, we offer emergency phone consultations for potential clients who have cases in Iowa or Illinois (in either state or federal court).
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, one spouse may obtain a “judgment of invalidity” or an annulment under the following grounds
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Iowa, one spouse may obtain an annulment of marriage under the following grounds
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Iowa, the requirement to have motor vehicle insurance is set forth in Iowa Code section 321.20B, which stated in relevant part that “Notwithstanding chapter 321A, which requires certain persons to maintain proof of financial responsibility, a person shall not drive a motor vehicle on the highways of this state unless financial liability coverage
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, drivers are required to have car insurance by 625 ILCS 5/3-707, which states that “No person shall operate a motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is covered by a liability insurance policy in accordance with
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Child support in Illinois and Iowa are based in large part upon the income of the parent who is paying child support. That makes determining the proper amount of income for child support an important aspect of the case. The Iowa District Court and the Illinois Circuit Court have the authority to impute income to either party when child support is being calculated.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Under Iowa law, a driver of a vehicle involved in an accident has a duty to stop and take certain action. Failure to do so is the crime of Leaving the Scene of an Accident under Iowa Code section 321.262 et. seq
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Those who have been banned from gun ownership due to a criminal conviction or other disqualifying event in Illinois or Iowa can seek a restoration of their gun rights. This is a somewhat involved process that must be handled properly in order to have the best chance of succeeding. My firm has represented many clients in Iowa and Illinois to seek such a restoration of their gun rights.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Drivers who are accused of being at fault for a car accident in Illinois are often charged with the offense of Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, under 625 ILCS 5/11-601a.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A Failure to Appear (FTA) is the legal term commonly used in Illinois and Iowa courts for a defendant not showing up to court as scheduled. An FTA can cause significant problems for a defendant.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear For those who are out on bond after being charged with a crime, it is possible for bond to be revoked by the court. Bond revocation can happen for a variety of reasons in an Illinois or Iowa criminal case.