There are many ways that a criminal charge can be resolved. A deferred prosecution is one of the more favorable of those ways.
Conviction
An Argument in Favor of Restoring Gun Rights for Convicted Felons
The issues of what crimes should bar a person from gun ownership, how long such a ban on gun ownership should last, and when a person should be able to have their gun rights restored are often hotly debated.
Appealing a Criminal Conviction in Iowa
Those convicted of a crime in Iowa have a right to appeal that conviction. Criminal Appeals in Iowa are governed by the Iowa Rules of Appellate Procedure and the Rules on Electronic Document Management System, which are the electronic filing of court documents. Because appeals are time sensitive and have specific requirements, it is highly advisable to contact an attorney immediately