Have law enforcement officers arrested you and charged you with a criminal offense? Facing prosecution can feel stressful and isolating, especially when it seems like the entire system works against you.
The good news is that you don’t have to face criminal charges alone. Hiring legal representation can provide you with the support and advocacy you need to fight for a positive outcome. Contact Vogel Law, PLLC, for an initial consultation with a criminal defense attorney to discuss how we can assist you with pursuing a favorable resolution to your charges so you can protect your reputation and freedom or gain a second chance.
Vogel Law, PLLC, represents clients facing prosecution in Iowa for criminal offenses such as:
Child abuse allegations can be devastating. Not just because of the criminal consequences, but because of how such legal action can tear a family apart.
Domestic abuse can occur in any domestic relationship, or between any two people who have lived together in the past year.
Firearm offenses, including unlawful possession or use of weapons or possession of weapons for an illegal purpose
including simple possession, marijuana crimes, prescription drug offenses, and felony drug crimes like possession with intent to distribute and drug trafficking
including second and subsequent offenses, felony intoxicated boating, commercial vehicle OWI, drug-based or prescription drug driving offenses, and underage offenses
such as embezzlement, fraud, larceny, or other white-collar offenses
including internet-based crimes such as solicitation or possession/distribution of child pornography
A criminal conviction can have numerous short- and long-term consequences for your freedom and reputation. First, you’ll face penalties imposed by the court. Criminal penalties will depend on the grading of the offense. Iowa law classifies criminal offenses as misdemeanors and felonies. Grades of misdemeanor include simple, serious, and aggravated misdemeanors. Grades of felonies include Class D (least serious) to Class A (most serious) felonies. Misdemeanor offenses can impose up to two years in jail and fines of several hundred or several thousand dollars. Felony offenses can impose prison terms as long as life for the most serious crimes, plus thousands or tens of thousands of dollars in fines.
In some cases, courts can impose a term of probation instead of incarceration, which requires a defendant to submit to law enforcement supervision and follow various conditions while remaining in the community. Violations of probation can lead to the imposition of a jail or prison term. A court may also impose a restitution obligation as part of a criminal sentence, which requires a defendant to reimburse their victim(s) for financial losses caused by the defendant’s offenses. Courts may also order defendants to forfeit any money or assets acquired through their criminal offenses.
A person convicted of a criminal offense can face other long-term consequences, depending on the nature of the offense, such as:
Finally, a conviction will leave an individual with a criminal record that may appear in background checks. The stigma of a conviction can make it more challenging for a person to apply for jobs, housing, educational programs, or financial services.
Because a conviction can affect your freedom, reputation, and future, you need dedicated legal counsel from Vogel Law, PLLC, to help you mitigate the consequences of an arrest and prosecution for criminal offenses.
Depending on the nature of your charges and the facts of your case, you may pursue various defense strategies to fight the prosecution’s case against you. Examples of defenses used in criminal cases include:
A criminal defense lawyer from Vogel Law, PLLC, can help you pursue a positive outcome to your criminal charges by:
If you’ve been arrested for a criminal offense in Iowa, you need dedicated legal counsel to help you protect your rights and interests. Contact Vogel Law, PLLC, today for a confidential case evaluation with a criminal defense lawyer to discuss your legal options for seeking a favorable resolution to your charges that allows you to move on with your life.