Getting convicted of sneakin’ around on other people’s property is a good way to raise employers’ eyebrows. Trespass convictions can impact your employment. Also, they’re expensive and will show up on Iowa Courts Online if someone ever feels like Googling you to find out what you’ve been up to. If you’re accused of trespassing, an…
Criminal mischief is sometimes called “vandalism.” It can be a misdemeanor or a felony. Conviction can impact your employment — people tend to assume vandals are inclined to destroy things in a petty of vengeful mood. If you’re accused of criminal mischief, particularly of felony vandalism, you need an Iowa criminal mischief lawyer to help…
Story County, Iowa — A defendant was charged with Theft in the Second Degree (Class D felony), Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree (Class D felony), Third Degree Burglary, and serious misdemeanor Trespass after a local property owner caught photos of someone they claimed to recognize as the defendant stealing diesel on his property. The…
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…