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Gun Rights Restoration – Iowa

Who is prohibited from owning a gun under federal law? The answer to this question has become increasingly unclear in the wake of the landmark decision in New York Rifle and Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen (New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen :: 597...

Eyewitness Misidentification

For centuries, prosecutors have been using eyewitnesses’ identifications in criminal trials. At the same time, eyewitnesses’ identifications are very unreliable and eyewitness misidentification can result in a wrongful conviction. That became even more apparent when...

Dean Stowers Recognized as Top 1%

The prestigious American Registry has recognized Stowers & Nelsen attorney Dean Stowers (https://www.americanregistry.com/individual/dean-a-stowers/378426) as one of America’s Most Honored Lawyers. Dean is considered to be among the top 1% of all attorneys...

Deferred Judgment in Iowa

What is a deferred judgment? Under Iowa Code Section 907.3 (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/907.3.pdf), a deferred judgment is a special adjudication where, after the defendant enters a guilty plea or jury gives a guilty verdict, the court defers judgment and...

Federal Drug Defense Results in Complete Victory

The Illegal Traffic Stop In November 2018 a client of our office was driving through Syracuse, Nebraska on Highway 2 with two friends in a large motor home with California plates. A Nebraska State Trooper took an interest in the vehicle as it drove toward the Iowa...

Domestic Abuse Assault in Iowa

When does an assault turn into domestic abuse? Domestic abuse is a special type of assault under Iowa Code Section 708.2A (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/708.2A.pdf). An assault turns into domestic abuse under any of the following circumstances...

Did the police stop you? Here’s what to do.

Tips for dealing with the police Imagine this: you’re the designated driver for a group of friends who have been out drinking. They had a few too many, but you didn’t drink anything but water all night. Now, as you’re driving them home, the police stop and pull you...