Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

my husband and i was arrested sept. 7 him for owi me for public intox but i was driving and have been convicted of public intox his case is pending if i admitted i was driving can i still be charged with owi after a month and a half


Asked on 10/16/11, 9:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Yes. Double jeopardy would not apply as it is a separate offense arising out of the same facts.

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Answered on 10/16/11, 12:06 pm


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