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 Accidents - Injury Drunk Driving Criminal Defense Divorce-Family Law Business LawGourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC
pROTECTING tHE RIGHTS OF IOWANS
CRIMINAL & DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE ATTORNEYS DES MOINES, IA. 6 MARCH 2009 Iowa Supreme Court upheld the suppression of a chemical blood test result obtained from our client in an operating while intoxicated charge. The court was asked to decide whether the blood test which was withdrawn without consent and without a warrant would run afoul of Iowa law. DES MOINES, IA.
14 APRIL 2009 GRL Law's client failed chemical breath test, criminal charges filed, and The State of Iowa dismissed all the criminal charges due to the police officer’s misrepresentations. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
13 MAY 2009 CDL Saved - OWI 2nd Amended Drunk Driving Second Offense charge amended to Public Intoxication and CDL (commercial driver's license) and non-commercial driving privileges saved for Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm client. [Read at OWI 2nd Amended CDL Saved] DES MOINES, IA.
15 MAY 2008 Law enforcement agencies refuse to respond to public requests for copies of criminal records, even when the request comes from the person charged with the crime. However, under the Iowa Freedom of Information Act, the law requires agencies to comply with such requests, and provides that courts can assess damages for their failure to do so. Attorney Robert Rehkemper addresses Iowa's laws and your rights to information at: Iowa Criminal Records DES MOINES IOWA.
19 MAY 2009 Evidence suppressed and DRUNK DRIVING charge amended to public intoxication. GRL client's driver's license was never suspended. [Read at DUI Evidence Suppressed - Driver's License Saved] DES MOINES IOWA.
JUNE 1, 2009. An OWI 3rd offense was reduced to public intoxication and reckless driving. The Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm client never lost his drivers license because the hearing with the Department of Transportation was also won. WIN
Iowa Court of Appeals throws out blood test result but refuses to dismiss Vehicular Homicide charge. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
60 pounds of marijuana suppressed! The defendant was stopped because police felt that his windows were tinted too much, and the vehicle failed to present a front license plate. Police officers stopped the vehicle and conducted a warrantless search. The police found 63 pounds of marijuana, the evidence was obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Evidence suppressed! iowa sex offender & registration laws change july 1, 2009
Effective July 1, 2009, recent amendments designed to provide necessary exceptions and leniency for those convicted of sex crimes warranting treatment, and better protection for the public from potential re-offenders go into effect. See Iowa Sex Offender Registration Laws Change. DES MOINES IOWA.
2 SEPTEMBER 2009 Operating while intoxicated second offense dismissed based upon the State not being able to proceed due to lack of evidence. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
10 SEPTEMBER 2009 Operating while intoxicated case dismissed and driver’s license spared due to officer incorrectly invoking implied consent based upon the fact that the client was on prescription medication. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
16 SEPTEMBER 2009 Hamilton County operating while intoxicated charge dismissed after judge grants defendant’s motion to suppress evidence. Driving privileges reinstated. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
17 SEPTEMBER 2009 Iowa Court of Appeals reverses GRL Law clients conviction for operating while intoxicated, second offense, finding that the arresting officer violated Iowa Code § 804.20 when he cut her phone call short after only 15 minutes of speaking with her father. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
25 SEPTEMBER 2009 Dallas County possession of marijuana charge dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence after the filing of defendant’s motion to suppress evidence. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
29 SEPTEMBER 2009 Iowa County possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, conspiracy to distribute marijuana and tax stamp violation charges put in jeopardy following the Court’s suppression of 63 pounds of marijuana. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
5 OCTOBER 2009 Driving privileges spared. Petition for Judicial Review was granted challenging the Iowa Department of Transportation’s attempt to suspend a GRL Law client’s driving privileges for operating while intoxicated when the arresting officer failed to advise him of the consequences to his commercial driver’s license if he took the test and failed as opposed to refused the test. The Court on Judicial Review of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s action found that they could not disqualify the client’s driving privileges because failure to provide the required advisory violated Iowa Code § 321J.8 and Due Process under the Iowa and United States Constitutions. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
5 OCTOBER 2009 Operating while intoxicated case dismissed and driver’s license spared after winning motion to suppress due to the officer not having a valid reason for stopping client when he failed to use his turn signal when changing lanes or getting onto an on-ramp. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
6 OCTOBER 2009 Warren County Operating While Intoxicated charge amended from 2nd Offense down to Simple Misdemeanors, Public Intoxication and Reckless Driving. Test refusal was suppressed and driving privileges spared. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
7 OCTOBER 2009 Driving privileges spared when administrative law judge concludes that arresting officer violated licensee’s right to phone calls when he failed to provide him an opportunity to place calls upon his arrival at the police station after the licensee asked to place a phone call immediately upon being advised he was going to be arrested. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
9 OCTOBER 2009 Operating While Intoxicated 1st offense amended to public intoxication and reckless driving following the arresting officer improperly advising the client about the applicable periods of license suspension. Clients non-commercial and commercial driving privileges were spared. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
12 OCTOBER 2009 Operating While Intoxicated 1st offense amended to public intoxication and reckless driving following a successful motion to suppress based upon the fact that the officer who invoked implied consent was not certified. Client’s driver’s license was spared. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
16 OCTOBER 2009 Polk County OWI charge amended to Reckless Driving after motion to suppress is granted on the grounds that the arresting officer did not have reasonable grounds to believe the defendant was operating while intoxicated prior to requesting the preliminary breath test. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
16 OCTOBER 2009 Polk County carrying weapons charge dismissed by prosecution for lack of evidence. WIN
DES MOINES IOWA.
26 OCTOBER 2009 Jasper County Operating While Intoxicated charge dismissed with costs assessed to the State after defendant’s motion to suppress was filed alleging violation of defendant’s right to phone calls and that the officer did not have reasonable grounds to invoke implied consent or probable cause to arrest defendant. WIN
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     child custodyGourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLCFamily law attorneysChild Custody - Paternity
A child is a precious gift. We know that feeling. Regardless of the situation involving a child custody dispute, it can be one of the most stressful and painful ordeals of a parent's life without the assurance of having a Des Moines family law lawyer who knows Iowa child custody laws. At Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, our child custody lawyers know Iowa child custody laws. If you are in the process of a child custody dispute, we'll use our aggressiveness and determination to fight for your rights. We'll ensure that the court is made aware of all factors that may influence its decision about custody. You aren't alone; we'll be there with you every step of the way. child custody orders in divorce actionsIf you have children and you are considering divorce, custody is one of the issues that is likely weighing on your mind. Every divorce action involving children will include a child custody order. When the divorce is filed, the court will order temporary custody. In the final divorce order, the court will include an order for legal and physical custody of the children. So if you are considering divorce, it may help you to know that our child custody lawyers know all of Iowa's child custody laws, and we will use every bit of our knowledge to fight for your custody rights and preserve your bonds with your child. Speak With An Attorney
Today! 1-877 GRL-LAWS 1-877 475-5297 Initial Consultation Free Des Moines IA Attorney We invite you to contact us for a free initial consultation to discuss your child custody situation. We will explain Iowa's child custody laws, and help you to understand what actions you can take immediately and in the future to preserve your custody rights. We'll take immediate action to protect your child, if you feel that he or she may be in danger. And we will be there with you throughout the custody process, ensuring that you know what to expect at every turn. change of court orders for child custodyIowa court orders include two types of custody provisions. The first is for legal custody of a child. Legal custody means making the important decisions about a child's life, such as where the child lives or goes to school. The second custody provision is for physical custody. Physical custody is the actual placement (sometimes called visitation) of the child. Physical custody has two components: primary physical placement, which is where the child lives or resides most of the time, and periods of physical placement, which is often called visitation. In most instances, legal custody is awarded to parents jointly. Primary placement for physical custody is sometimes made jointly, but is usually designated with one parent, while the other parent has periods of physical placement (for example, on weekends). stepparent adoptionsIn Iowa, stepparent adoptions are very common, and stepparents frequently want to give their stepchildren their surname, provide insurance, and combine the family in a more unified manner. grandparent's visitation rightsIf you are a grandparent who wants to spend time with your grandchild, the family law attorneys at GRL can help. We know custody laws. We also know how to get visitations rights for a grandparent. Please contact our office to talk with a family law attorney. Know Your Rights * Exercise Your Rights * Preserve Your FreedomAt Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, our divorce and family attorneys represent people in every type of family law matter, including those listed above, and child visitation and child support, alimony, unmarried child custody rights, adoption, fathers' rights, paternity actions, domestic violence and orders for protection. Contact our law firm today. We offer free consultations and evening and weekend appointments to meet all of your family law needs, whether you're going through a divorce or are fighting for child custody. From our offices in Des Moines, Iowa, we give high-quality representation to people throughout the State of Iowa, including Polk, Warren, Dallas, Boone, Story, and Marion counties, and the cities of Des Moines, Ames, Indianola, Adel, Boone, Nevada, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee, and Knoxville
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