Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
I was wondering if under iowa code for the underage possesion of alcohol (123.47) if admiting to having a drink from a bottle prior to the traffic stop with a legal adult in the car and the alcohol not physicaly in my possession at the time of the stop if that warrents the charge of underage possesion of alcohol.
Asked on 1/20/11, 8:47 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Todd Miler
Miler Law Firm
Can they charge you? Yes. Should you get convicted? Maybe not. These cases are decided individually, dependent wholly upon their facts, and some judges will follow the law from other states that say that what you have described isn't enough evidence for a conviction.
Answered on 1/26/11, 9:17 am
Related Questions & Answers
-
Let me give you some background information on this situation, assuming I can get a... Asked 1/19/11, 10:02 pm in United States Iowa Criminal Law
-
My mom was arrested for 2nd degree theft... she has a few speeding and seatbelt... Asked 1/08/11, 9:40 pm in United States Iowa Criminal Law
-
I was appointed a lawyer who failed to even ask for a bond reduction while I was in... Asked 1/07/11, 4:13 pm in United States Iowa Criminal Law
-
Is it illegal in the state of iowa to print information off the iowa sex offender... Asked 1/05/11, 1:56 am in United States Iowa Criminal Law
-
Is it legal after you have been syopped for a traffic violation and giving your... Asked 1/03/11, 5:23 pm in United States Iowa Criminal Law