When you get accused of committing a crime, you could have many different defensive strategies to use. It is extremely rare that “I didn’t know I couldn’t do that.” is one of them. The ignorance of the law is just not going to be a valid defense in most situations.…
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They say two things are certain in life, death and taxes. Depending on how much money you have when you pass away, the IRS can even come in demanding taxes after you are gone! Proper estate planning can help you reduce how much will be owed in estate taxes though.…
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When you get pulled over by the police because they suspect that you are driving under the influence, it is of the utmost importance that you follow instructions and do what they say. However, if you are asked to take a field sobriety test you do not have to comply.…
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Getting charged with an OWI, or operating while intoxicated, is a big deal for anyone, but it can be an even more dire situation for an underage driver. They are not supposed to be consuming any alcohol at all, so there are different BAC, or blood alcohol concentration, limits that…
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When you are making an estate plan, you want to make sure that all of your loved ones are cared for and that you have something to pass down to them. This does not have to be the only goal of an estate plan though. If you have causes to…
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The requirement to drive responsibly does not end at Iowa state lines. If you are caught engaging in bad behavior in another state, it’s still going to count against you in your home state one way or another. One good example of this is DWI or DUI charges. We usually…
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