Criminal Law Blog

Iowa Criminal Law - Check the Car First

Friday, November 7, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article summarizes why you should check a car before you drive it, and was written by Mark Thompson, Attorney at Law, a Criminal Lawyer in Iowa City, Iowa. His website is www.thompsonjustice.com, and his blog is www.thompsonjustice.com/blog.... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

Truck Drivers' Privacy - Iowa Criminal Law

Monday, November 3, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This short article discusses the implications of a warrantless search on a commercial vehicle.  This post was drafted by attorney Mark Thompson.  His website is www.thompsonjustice.com... Read More
Posted at 16:57 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

When in Doubt, Plead Not Guilty - Iowa Criminal Law

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
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Topic: Criminal Law

Criminal Lawyer's Take on 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.  His website is www.thompsonjustice.com. Other articles are available at www.thompsonjustice.com... 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 Iowa Criminal Lawyer 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 was authored by Iowa City Criminal Lawyer Mark Thompson.  He can be reached on his website at www.thompsonjustice.com. His main blog page is www.thompsonjustice.com/blog.... Read More
Posted at 11:31 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law
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