Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC
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1st OWI Offense Amended - Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa. OWI 1st Offense dismissed and ultimately Reckless Driving charge amended to driving left of center. License spared.
OWI 1st Offense Office Not Complying With Requirments - Boone, Boone County, Iowa. OWI 1st Offense driving while drugged amended to Public Intoxication after defendant’s motion to suppress was granted as a result of arresting officer not complying with urine sample collection requirements. License spared.
OWI 1st Offense Officer Violation - Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa. OWI 1st Offense amended to Public Intoxication after defendant’s motion to suppress was granted due to officer violating defendants right to place phone calls after the arrest. License spared.
Domestic Abuse Assault - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Injury dismissed for insufficient evidence.
Disorderly Conduct - West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Assault Causing Bodily Injury amended to simple misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.
1st Offense Amended to Tmproper Headlamp - Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated (DUI) 1st offense amended to improper headlamp. License saved and OWI charge avoided.
OWI - 1st Offense Amended - Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense charge amended to Reckless Driving.
Driving Privileges Spared - Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. OWI/DUI first offense dismissed after court grants defendant’s motion to suppress evidence. Driving privileges spared.
Possession and Drug Paraphernalia - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia dismissed with costs assessed to the State after it was shown that police illegally entered the defendant’s motel room without a warrant.
Third - OWI - Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa. Defendant found Not Guilty of Operating While Intoxicated, Third Offense (Class D Felony) and Two Counts of Child Endangerment (Aggravated Misdemeanors). Judge grants defenses Motion for Judgment of Acquittal following the State resting its case.
The state of Iowa has a tiered level of criminal offenses. The same is true of most other state's criminal code. In Iowa, criminal penalties are classified into felony offenses and misdemeanor offenses.
Felony offenses are more serious, therefore the penalties are more severe. Misdemeanor offenses are usually far less serious, and their penalties are lighter.
Felony Classifications
Both Felony and Misdemeanor penalties are classified, with a corresponding letter. Class A Felony offenses are the most severe; punishments decrease with subsequent classes.
felony sentences & fines
While certain criminal charges carry other mandatory minimum or maximum punishments, generally speaking the offense classifications and corresponding sentencing ranges are listed below for felonies, and misdemeanors are listed on Misdemeanor Penalties.
felony penalties
Classification
Sentencing Range
Class A Felony
Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (The only way to be paroled is if the governor commutes the sentence.
Class B Felony
25 years imprisonment
Class C Felony
10 years imprisonment and a potential fine of $1,000 to $10,000
Class D Felony
5 years imprisonment and a potential fine of $750 to $7,500
Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm Will Defend You
Regardless of the charges being brought against you, the criminal defense attorneys at Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm will defend you. We take a very aggressive approach to defending our clients against any type of criminal charge. We research every situation, looking for any and all possible ways to obtain a dismissal of your case or a reduction of the charges.
We understand the value of freedom. To us, there is no greater satisfaction than defending a client successfully. You can be assured that we will fight for you at every possible turn in the case.
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
Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC
303 Locust Street, Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 226-0500 - Des Moines, Iowa
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Attorney Cory Gourley, Attorney Robert Rehkemper & Attorney Matthew Lindholm, the founders of Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC represent people on cases in Iowa's jurisdiction. From their law offices in Des Moines, Iowa, they frequently counsel people residing in Des Moines, West Des Moines
& throughout Polk County.
Accidents - Injury
The state of Iowa has a tiered level of criminal offenses. The same is true of most other state's criminal code. In Iowa, 
