Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

Unique Shoplifting charge

I was convicted of shoplifting in june of 2008 and my court date scheduled for June 17th. I lived in Cedar Rapids at the time but on June 13th our whole city expierenced a 500 year flood engulfing many building including the court house making my hearing impossible to go to. I have since moved to Missouri to go to college but have not heard from them. What is the best way to get this settled?


Asked on 2/13/09, 10:33 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Unique Shoplifting charge

Contact the Linn County Attorney's office at the following address and explain the situation and get a new court date. You probably do not want to have a warrant issued.

http://www.linncounty.org/department.asp?Dept_Id=5&Page_Id=345

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Answered on 2/13/09, 8:12 pm
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Unique Shoplifting charge

Hire an attorney in Cedar Rapids. Perhaps everyone was given a new court date, or perhaps there is a warrant out for your arrest. Either way, a local attorney can help you. Good luck.

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Answered on 2/13/09, 11:59 pm


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