by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Under Iowa law, a person accused of a crime more serious than a Simple Misdemeanor (which would be a Serious Misdemeanor, Aggravated Misdemeanor, or a Felony), is entitled to a Preliminary Hearing under some
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The word “arraignment” has a slightly different meaning in each state, but it generally refers to the process of a criminal defendant being told about the charges and formally entering a plea of guilty or not guilty. Since the plea of “not guilty” is almost always entered (at least at the beginning of a case), and the charges are not really a secret that the defendant is learning at arraignment, the court appearance for an arraignment is often more a matter of a formality than anything of real substance. The state of Iowa recognizes this, and allows arraignments to be handled in writing as a
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Illinois law concerning sex offender registration is one of the more complex ones in the country. Illinois also imposes serious penalties for those who are convicted of failure to register. For that reason, any person who
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Illinois law defines a calculated criminal cannabis conspiracy in 720 ILCS 550/9, as shown below. Essentially, this charge involves the accusation that a person has possessed cannabis, obtained at least $500 in value from possession/delivery, and that another person was also involved in the scheme.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, it is a crime to promote prostitution. The Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) defines the crime of promoting prostitution as follows in 720 ILCS 5/11-14.3:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Solicitation of a sexual act is prohibited by 720 ILCS 5/11-14.1 in Illinois. The Illinois Compiled Statutes defines Solicitation of a sexual act as the crime committed by any
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the state of Illinois, prostitution is prohibited by 720 ILCS 5/11-14. Prostitution is defined by Illinois law as a crime committed when a person who knowingly performs, offers or agrees to perform any act of
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa Code Section 692A.103 provides guidance as to who is required to register as a sex offender in the state of Iowa. Those who do not comply with the sex offender registration requirements can face serious criminal charges and other consequences. Information on Iowa sex offender registration is below.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Indecent exposure is a serious misdemeanor in Iowa, and is defined in Iowa Code section 709.9, which states as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa code section 709 addresses the crimes of Sexual Abuse in Iowa. Sexual abuse is the crime committed when a person engages in sexual acts with another person who does not or cannot consent to those sexual acts.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the state of Iowa, gambling is generally illegal unless it is done in an authorized manner (e.g. a casino or the lottery). Iowa Code Section 725.7 addresses Gaming and Betting penalties:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa Code Section 725.3 defines the crime of Pandering. Pandering is a D felony, or even a C felony when the person who engages in prostitution is a minor.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa defines pimping as the crime that is committed when a person “solicits a patron for a prostitute, or who knowingly takes or shares in the earnings of a prostitute, or who knowingly furnishes a room or other place to be used for the purpose of prostitution, whether for compensation or not.” As stated in Iowa Code Section 725.2, pimping is a Class D felony.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the State of Iowa, prostitution is prohibited by Iowa Code Section 725.1. Under that code section, a person who “offers for sale the person’s services as a partner in a sex act, or who purchases or offers to purchase such services, commits an aggravated misdemeanor.”
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Henry County, Illinois jail contact information:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Muscatine, Iowa jail contact information:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Below is information for the Clinton County, Iowa jail:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Information for the Rock Island, IL Jail is shown below:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Contact information for the Scott County, IA jail, inmate listing information, and fingerprinting information, is shown below:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Divorce and custody cases can be the most important legal system event in a person’s life, as the outcome can influence custody, visitation, property, and financial aspects of the person’s life for years to come. If the outcome of the trial is not favorable, then an appeal should be considered.