by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In cases where a person’s civil rights have been violated by the police or another governmental actor, it is important to ensure that the evidence is swiftly preserved. Failing to do so can make it difficult or even impossible to address the misconduct that a person has suffered.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Iowa, a guardianship either ends or can be dissolve in the following circumstances
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear KWQC Channel 6 in the Quad Cities ran a story on President Obama’s gun control executive action. I enjoyed being interview again by KWQC Reporter Courtney Yuen for that story, which can be seen here. Unlike many new articles on gun-related subjects, this one is quite balanced.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In gun related cases, it is often critical to utilize an expert witness.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Department of Human Services in Iowa handles both the licensing of daycare operators and child abuse/neglect investigations in Iowa. When a person who operates a daycare is accused of child abuse or child neglect in Iowa, they face both the standard concerns anyone would face, as well as concerns about their livelihood and ability to continue operating a daycare.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Depositions can be useful tools in child custody and divorce cases in Iowa and Illinois.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear When a party obtains a judgment in a civil case, that party becomes what is called a “judgment-creditor.” The party that owes the judgment, which is a debt, is a “judgment-debtor.” While a judgment-creditor may be relieved to have won a judgment, that fact alone does not equal payment in all cases.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which is found at 50 U.S.C. sections 501-597b, was enacted to allow servicemembers to devote their energy to the defense needs of the nation and to provide for the temporary suspension of judicial and administrative proceedings, except criminal proceedings, that may adversely affect the civil rights of servicemembers during military service.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear There are some police officers who engage in misconduct and commit acts of brutality. Properly handling such a situation of abuse on the part of the police is vital to protecting oneself, obtaining the justice that is deserved, and putting a stop to such wrongdoing, so as to protect oneself and the community as a whole.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Filing a child custody case in the right location is important.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In many cases these days, a child is endangered or harmed by a the new spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend of an ex. Properly addressing such a situation is vital to ensuring the safety of the child.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Court in Clinton County, Iowa is held in a single courthouse. This courthouse handles cases for the Iowa District Court, Iowa Associate District Court, Iowa Juvenile Court, and Magistrate Court for the county of Clinton.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Muscatine County, Iowa courthouse is a single building in which the Iowa District Court, Iowa Associate District Court, Iowa Juvenile Court, and Magistrate Court for the County of Muscatine all sit.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The court in in Henry County, Illinois is generally held at the main courthouse in Cambridge, IL, although there is also a satellite courthouse in Kewanee, IL that is used for some cases.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Illinois law requires that drivers use traffic lanes in a particular manner. The portion of Illinois law that governs use of lanes on the road is 625 ILCS 5/11-709, which provides as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In divorce and child custody cases in Illinois and Iowa, Discovery is an important part of the case. Discovery refers to the process through which each side in a divorce or custody case is entitled to gather information from the other side, for use in court later. It is important to comply with discovery, as a failure to do so can result in significant harm to a case.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of money laundering in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code Section 706.B as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Poaching in Iowa is the crime committed when a person takes wildlife or fish without the proper permit. Iowa Code Section 483A.42
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Gun laws vary greatly from state to state, and even within states at the city and county level. These differences can cause a gun owner serious legal problems.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Federal law makes it a serious crime for a person to impersonate an officer or employee of the United States, under 18 U.S.C. § 912: