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When you hire a criminal defense attorney in Des Moines, the goal is to protect your rights, help you understand your options, and guide you through every step of your case. Here’s how we help:
A father from the south side of Des Moines reached out to us after being arrested for OWI on a Sunday morning. He had dropped his kids off with their mother and stopped at a friend’s house the night before. When he overslept and rushed home, he didn’t realize alcohol from the night before was still in his system.
On his way through Fleur Drive, he was pulled over for what the officer described as “weaving.” The officer conducted field sobriety tests, followed by a breath test that registered just above the legal limit. The man was devastated—he worked for a delivery company and needed a clean driving record to keep his job.
When he came to our office, he told us, “If I lose my license, I lose my job. And then I can’t support my kids.”
We immediately gathered the patrol car video, DOT calibration logs, and officer notes. What we found changed everything:
Armed with this information, we challenged the reliability of the stop and the test. After meeting with the prosecutor, the OWI charge was reduced significantly, and our client kept his driving privileges through a work permit. He kept his job, maintained his responsibilities as a parent, and avoided the long-term damage of a full OWI conviction.
He told us later: “You didn’t just help with a case — you helped me keep my life steady.”
An OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) can lead to:
Iowa law moves quickly once you’re charged. Specific deadlines come up fast, especially regarding your driver’s license. Reaching out to a criminal defense attorney in Des Moines early makes a real difference. It allows us to preserve evidence, challenge improper procedures, and protect you before necessary rights expire.
Reach out right away if you:
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In this video, our Polk County criminal defense attorneys explain how in the state of Iowa, there are several types of protective orders. The determination of which type of protective order you need is dependent on the events prior to the filing of the order, as well as the restrictions you would like to establish moving forward and severity of crimes committed. The aggrieved party can file for a criminal no-contact, civil no-contact, or civil protective order, depending on the circumstances of the case. A protective order by consent can also be established when deemed in best interest of both parties or children, even in cases of domestic abuse or accompanying Dissolution of Marriage Decree.
In this article, our Polk County criminal defense attorneys explain Aggravated Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), is the same as a DUI or DWI in other states, just different terminology. An individual commits the offense of operating while intoxicated if he or she operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drug or a combination of the two. As in all other states, it is illegal to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher while driving, or having a controlled substance in the blood as tested through blood, urine, or breathalyzer. An aggravated OWI involves certain aggravating factors that elevate the charge from a serious misdemeanor to an aggravated misdemeanor or felony misdemeanor. The first OWI in Iowa is classified as a serious misdemeanor, punishable by a minimum of 48 hours jail time, but not more than one year, and a fine of $1,250. The court may reduce the fine if there was no property or personal injury damage associated with the first OWI offense. The individual’s license may also be revoked for a minimum of 180 days, but no more than one year on the first offense with no aggravating elements.
In this video, our Polk County criminal defense lawyers the elements of burglary in Iowa. In Iowa, burglary is:
Also, the Court will consider the intent factor at the time of entering the structure. Many cases hinge on the government being able to prove this intent. If a defendant could prove that they did not break into the home with the intent to commit a felony, the defendant would not be found guilty of burglary. Courts infer intent from the surrounding circumstances.
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