The crimes commonly called “child abuse” or “child neglect” in Iowa are formally called “child endangerment. In Iowa, the crime of Child Endangerment is defined
Child Endangerment (Child Abuse/Neglect) Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa Criminal Law
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Shoplifting Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the state of Iowa, there is not a specific charge of “shoplifting” that is filed when a person is accused of stealing from a store. Instead, charges are generally filed for the crime of Theft
Burglary Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Iowa, the crime of burglary is defined by Iowa Code section 713.1 as what any person, having the intent to commit a felony, assault or theft therein, who, having no right, license or privilege to do so, enters an occupied structure
Motion for Bill of Particulars in Iowa Criminal Defense Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear When a defendant is charged with a crime in Iowa, the State must file a Trial Information, which is the formal charging document for all indictable misdemeanors and felonies. The Trial Information must inform the defendant of the
Robbery Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Iowa, the forcible felony of Robbery is defined by Iowa Code Section 711.1, as the crime a person commits a robbery when, having the intent to commit a theft, the person does any of the following acts to assist or further the commission of the
Theft Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Theft in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code Section 714.1. Theft in Iowa comes in several different degrees (or levels of seriousness), based upon the value of the property that is alleged to have been
The Preliminary Hearing in an Iowa Criminal Case
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
The Written Arraignment Process in Iowa
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
Calculated Criminal Cannabis Conspiracy Charges in Illinois
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.
Iowa Sex Offender Law – Who is Required to Register as a Sex Offender in Iowa
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.
Iowa Indecent Exposure Charges
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:
Sexual Abuse Charges in Iowa
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.
Illegal Gambling Charges in Iowa
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:
Pandering Charges in Iowa
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.
Pimping Charges in Iowa
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.
Prostitution Charges in Iowa
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.”