Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

A friend of mine had a possession with intent to deliver and no tax stamp. He was asked if he pleaded quilty to no tax stamp the ossession with intent to deliver charges would be dropped and they were. what is the worst that can happened with the no tax stamp violation? How can that charge stick if the other two were dropped?


Asked on 4/28/10, 5:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

A lot depends on your friend's previous record of convictions if any. What I do not understand is why you think that the charges won't stick.

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Answered on 5/03/10, 6:04 pm
Todd Miler Miler Law Firm

It is routine to drop one charge in exchange for a guilty plea to another charge. So if your friend is pleading guilty to one charge, it sounds like the prosecutor has offered to dismiss the other. Failure to Affix a Tax Stamp is a Class D felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a maximum fine of $7500, plus they can assess additional amounts as if a tax stamp were purchased.

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Answered on 5/04/10, 11:20 am


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