Iowa Criminal Law

Handling Iowa Criminal Charges from Out-of-State

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Many people charged with criminal and traffic offenses in Iowa are from out of state (and sometimes quite far from the county in Iowa where the charges are pending).  In such a case, it is prudent for the out-of-state person with the pending charge to seek an attorney in Iowa.  At Puryear Law, we represent many such clients from out of state.

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Harassment of Public Officers and Employees Charges in Iowa

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

The Iowa crime of Harassment of Public Officers and Employees is defined by Iowa Code Section 718.4 as follows: Any person who willfully prevents or attempts to prevent any public officer or employee from performing the officer’s or employee’s duty commits a simple misdemeanor. A conviction for Harassment of Public Officers and Employees in Iowa … Read more

Heroine Charges in Iowa

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Iowa classifies heroin as a Schedule I Substance. Not all heroin offenses are treated the same, and the penalties vary depending on whether the individual was in mere possession of heroin, or whether the individual was manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with the intent to deliver or manufacture heroin. Other variables include the

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