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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
Posted at 11:12 AM  |  PERMALINK
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
Posted at 13:30 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

Iowa OWI/DUI Field Tests - The Walk and Turn

Monday, September 15, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article summarizes the Walk and Turn standardized field sobriety test, commonly used for OWI/DUI arrests.  It was written by Mark Thompson, Attorney at Law.  His website is www.thompsonjustice.com, and more blog entries are available on this site and www.thompsonjustice.com/blog. ... Read More
Posted at 13:14 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI

Under the Influence with OWI / DUI, a Criminal Lawyer's Take

Friday, August 29, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article discusses the Iowa jury instruction for "under the influence."  It was drafted by Iowa City Criminal Lawyer Mark Thompson at www.thompsonjustice.com.... Read More
Posted at 10:46 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI

Iowa OWI / DUI Law: Use of the PBT in Court

Monday, August 18, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article summarizes the use of the Preliminary Breath Test in court.  Specifically, what mention of the results, or the submission to the test can be used at trial?  See www.thompsonjustice.com for more information.  Other articles are available at www.thomponjustice.com/blog. ... Read More
Posted at 14:20 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI

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

Iowa OWI / DUI Field Tests - The Eye Test

Friday, July 18, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article explains the danger of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test which is often employed by officers in searching for OWI (DUI) violations.  This article was drafted by Iowa Criminal Lawyer Mark Thompson.  His website is www.thompsonjustice.com.  His main blog page is www.thompsonjustice.com/blog... Read More
Posted at 17:33 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI

Weaving = OWI / DUI Stop in Iowa?

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This post summarizes State v. Tague, (Iowa 2004), a very important decision regarding OWI stops in Iowa.  Written by Iowa Criminal Lawyer Mark Thompson.  His website is www.thompsonjustice.com, his main blog page is www.thompsonjustice.com/blog.... Read More
Posted at 17:56 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI
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