Legal Question in DUI Law in Iowa

I was driving while impaired, broke a telephone pole and a phone box which was erected from the ground. This is my first DUI. I was the only one in the vehicle, no body else was injured. I am going to classes for alcohol abuse. I am also going through immigration process, being from Canada. What will my charges probably be? Will I go to jail? Will I be sent back to Canada because of the charges? Will I be classed as a felon now?


Asked on 9/15/09, 12:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Your first DUI in Iowa is not a felony so don't worry about that. There is a mandatory 2 day stay in jail that is sometimes waived, substance abuse evaluation and a fairly stiff fine. If you did not refuse the test there is a 30 day hard suspension and then you can get a work permit. If you refused the test there's a one year suspension.

As to the impact of this on your immigration status I suggest you contact a good immigration attorney because I do not know the answers to the questions you ask. Jim Benzoni here in the Des Moines area would be a good bet.

Here is some good general information to help you navigate through this trouble.

http://www.californiadui.com/articles/immigration-issues-of-dui.php

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Answered on 9/15/09, 2:56 pm


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