Mark Thompson Criminal Law Blog

When in Doubt, Plead Not Guilty

Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article summarizes the reason to plead not guilty to any criminal offenses until a defendant is fully aware of all the consequences. The author's other work is available at www.thompsonjustice.com/blog... Read More

Posted at 13:30 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

The Right to Counsel in Iowa

Friday, August 8, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article summarizes the U.S. Constitutional right to counsel, as interpreted and codified by the State of Iowa, and how it applies to the OWI Implied Consent law. This article was drafted by Attorney Mark Thompson, with the help of his law clerk Cody Farrens. Other articles are available at www.thompsonjustice.com/blog... Read More

Posted at 11:08 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

How NOT to Obtain Alcohol Underage in Iowa

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article is focused on identification crimes in Iowa, but is generally applicable to other states. It was drafted by Mark Thompson, and appears on his website www.thompsonjustice.com... Read More

Posted at 17:44 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Definition of "Public Intoxication" in Iowa

Thursday, June 19, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article describes the current state of the public intoxication jury instruction for the State of Iowa. This post's author can be reached on his website at www.thompsonjustice.com.... Read More

Posted at 11:31 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

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