Polk County, Iowa. The State charged a defendant with five Class D Felony counts of Unauthorized Use of a Credit Card in violation of Iowa Code 715A.6. They alleged that he had used someone else’s credit cards on five occasions to make purchases that cost more than $1,000 but less than $10,000. All charges were…
Polk County, Iowa. The state accused a woman of trying to hit another woman during a dispute about their daughters at school. Attorney Katherine Sears filed a jury request and a notice of intent to rely on self defense. The State dismissed the assault charge. Do you need a lawyer? If you want me to…
Carroll County, Iowa. The government charged a man with domestic abuse assault. Defense attorney Katherine Sears raised the issue of self defense. The prosecutor dismissed the charges the morning of trial, after the jury pool had been seated. Do you need a lawyer? If you want me to represent you when you are charged with…
Polk County, Iowa. A defendant had three separate simple assault charges and one criminal mischief charge spaced over half a year or so. Defense lawyer Katherine Sears filed an 812 motion, raising the issue of whether the defendant was competent to stand trial. When a defendant can’t understand what they’re charged with or can’t assist…
Page County, Iowa. The government accused a defendant of Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a serious misdemeanor. They claimed the defendant punched the alleged victim in the face after the alleged victim made disparaging racial remarks. The alleged victim had a gun and discharged a round of ammunition. Attorney Katherine Sears filed notice of intent to…
Polk County, Iowa. All charges were dismissed against a defendant charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of a firearm by a felon, failure to possess a tax stamp, driving while barred as a habitual offender, and felony possession of marijuana. In total, the defendant was facing one class C…
Polk Count, Iowa — A Clark and Sears Law client was charged with two counts of domestic abuse assault causing injury from alleged incidents three months apart. Attorney Katherine Sears undertook extensive pretrial investigation, ensuring the availability of favorable witnesses at trial. Clark and Sears Law, PLLC, identified and made a Brady request for a…
Page County, Iowa — A Clark and Sears Law client’s assault causing bodily injury charges were dismissed. The client was accused of punching someone in the face and breaking their nose. Attorney Katherine Sears raised the issue of self-defense and brought attention to evidence that the alleged “victim” was the aggressor. The State agreed to…
Carroll County, Iowa — A Clark and Sears Law client was accused of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) after police arrested the driver of a vehicle and searched the car over the client’s objection. Attorney Katherine Sears argued that the search had been illegal and violated the client’s Fourth Amendment rights. The judge agreed…