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Recent wins 
June 7, 2013 - Iowa Supreme Court concludes that GRL Law client was improperly punished more severely when he exercised his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination at sentencing. Appealed portion of the sentence was set aside.
June 7, 2013 - West Des Moines, Polk County Iowa. Theft in the Third Degree charge dismissed outright.
June 6, 2013 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Our Client's 1st OWI Offense amended to Reckless Driving.
June 5, 2013 - Forrest City, Winnebago County, Iowa. Our Clients motion to suppress evidence which included marijuana and a gun was granted when the court concluded that the postal inspector’s search of the package and residence was illegal because it was done without our client's consent.
May 30, 2013 - Wayne County, Iowa. OWI (DUI) First Offense. Our Defendant’s motion to suppress was granted when the officer had stopped our client for not having a front license plate. The state our client’s vehicle was registered in, only issued one plate and consequently the judge concluded that our client was not in violation of Iowa State law and consequently the stop of our client’s vehicle was ruled illegal. Our Client's OWI charge was dismissed and their driving privileges were spared.
March 26, 2013 - Sac City, Sac County, Iowa. My Client was charged with an OWI first offense and possession of marijuana and paraphernalia which was dismissed after the judge granted the defendant’s motion to suppress evidence. Our Client's Driving privileges were spared.
March 28, 2013 - Altoona, Polk County, Iowa. Our Client was charged with an OWI second offense which was amended to a simple misdemeanor of public intoxication.
Febuary 19, 2013 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. OWI/DUI First Offense amended to reckless driving after judge concluded that client’s right to phone calls was improperly restricted by arresting State Trooper. Our Client's Driving privileges were spared.
Febuary 19, 2013 - Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated (DUI) charge was dismissed after judge found the stop of client’s vehicle to be illegal. Our Client's Driver’s license reinstated.
January 3, 2013 - Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa. OWI First Offense amended to Reckless Driving with Minimum Fine.
January 3, 2013 - Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa. OWI First Offense Amended to Careless Driving and Public Intox with prosecutor agreeing to suppress the defendants chemical test refusal due to the fact that the officer mislead defendant into thinking he failed the breath test when he actually passed. Commercial driving privileges spared.
January 8, 2013 - Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Jury finds commercial truck driver not guilty of operating while intoxicated.
December 12, 2012 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. OWI 2nd Offense dismissed for violation of speedy indictment rule.
December 10, 2012 - Des Moines, Polk County Iowa, Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Injury charge dismissed outright the morning of trial.
November 30, 2012 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated, 1st Offense amended to Reckless Driving.
October 31, 2012 - Story City, Story County, Iowa. My Client's OWI charge was dismissed and their driving privileges spared following the court granting the defendant's Motion to Suppress Evidence after finding that the stop of the defendant's vehicle was illegal.
October 30, 2012 - Clive, Polk County, Iowa. My Client's 1st OWI Offense was amended to a Reckless Driving.
October 26, 2012 - Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa. Jury finds my Client NOT GUILTY of OWI 1st Offense. My Client's Driving privileges were also spared after the court throws out the implied consent proceedings based upon my Client's right to a phone call violation.
October 19, 2012 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Jury finds my Client NOT GUILTY of Willful Injury, a Class C Felony, and all lesser included offenses. My Client was facing a mandatory 10 year prison term and walked out of the courthouse a free man.
September 11, 2012 - Saylorville, Polk County, Iowa. Boating while intoxicated charge amended to prohibited operation of a motorboat with minimum fine, prior to hearing on defendants motion to suppress evidence. Driving and boating privileges spared.
September 9, 2012 - Polk County, Iowa. Sexual Misconduct with an Inmate amended to Non-Felonious Misconduct in Office. Defendants avoids being placed on sex offender registry.
August 21, 2012 - Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated charge dismissed and driving privileges spared after judge grants defendant’s motion to suppress evidence finding that the arresting officer did not have reasonable grounds to invoke implied consent.
July 31, 2012 - State v. Lawson Polk County OWI 1st; suppression granted on 321J.11 grounds. Defendant requested blood test on scene and after EBT, officer denied because was only offering breath test. Amended to reckless driving.
July 26, 2012 - Polk County Iowa. OWI 1st Offense amended to Reckless Driving after State agrees to suppression of breath test result for violation of defendant’s right to independent testing. License spared.
July 16, 2012 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. OWI 1st Amended to Reckless Driving after motion to suppress was granted due to officer’s interference with defendant’s right to an independent test. Driving privileges were spared.
June 11, 2012 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Class C Forcible Felony, Willful Injury charge dismissed on the State’s own motion after the deposition of the alleged victim.
May 27, 2012 - Ames, Story County Iowa. Defendant’s motion to suppress evidence granted due to officers violation of defendant’s right to independent testing. Charge amended to public intoxication. Driving privileges spared.
April 17, 2012 - Newton, Jasper County, Iowa. Theft in the 2nd Degree charge, a Class D Felony, dismissed prior to Initial Appearance.
April 16, 2012 - Ankeny, Polk County Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated, First Offense, dismissed after judge granted defendant’s motion to suppress evidence finding that officer did not have sufficient basis to stop the defendant’s vehicle. Driving privileges spared!
April 11, 2012 - Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa. Arson in the 2nd Degree dismissed outright.
April 10, 2012 - Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa. Theft in the 3rd Degree charge voluntarily dismissed by prosecution due to Speedy Indictment violation.
February 23, 2012 - Grimes, Polk County, Iowa. OWI first offense dismissed after defendant’s motion to suppress evidence was granted. Judge ruled that the stop of defendant’s vehicle was not supported by any legal basis and all evidence obtained as a result was inadmissible. Driving privileges spared.
February 23, 2012 - Johnston, Polk County, Iowa. OWI first offense dismissed after defendant’s motion to suppress evidence was granted. Judge ruled that the stop of defendant’s vehicle was not supported by any legal basis and all evidence obtained as a result was inadmissible. Driving privileges spared.
January 28, 2012 - Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. OWI 2nd Offense, dismissed prior to hearing on defendant's motion to suppress evidence. Department of Transportation hearing was won as well. Client's driving privileges were spared.
January 27, 2012 - West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) First Offense, amended to Reckless Driving the morning of the trial.
January 26, 2012 - Jefferson County, Iowa. OWI 1st Offense. Dismissed, Client plead to reckless driving.
January 26, 2012 - West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Assault Causing Bodily Injury amended to simple misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.
January 19, 2012 - Dallas County, Iowa. OWI First Offense with accident, amended to public intoxication.
January 19, 2012 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Injury dismissed for insufficient evidence.
January 18, 2012 - 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.
January 17, 2012 - 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.
January 13, 2012 - Carroll County, Iowa. OWI First Offense Dissmissed. Client plead to reckless driving.
January 10, 2012 - Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa. OWI 1st Offense dismissed and ultimately Reckless Driving charge amended to driving left of center. License spared.
December 13, 2011 - 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.
December 13, 2011 - 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.
November 28, 2011 - Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa. OWI/DUI first offense dismissed after court grants defendant’s motion to suppress evidence. Driving privileges spared.
November 02, 2011 - Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense charge amended to Reckless Driving.
October 27, 2011 - Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated (DUI) 1st offense amended to improper headlamp. License saved and OWI charge avoided.
September 28, 2011 - Johnston, Polk County, Iowa. Theft in the First Degree charge dismissed.
August 17, 2011 - Clive, Polk County, Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated 3rd Offense dismissed after court grants defendant’s motion to suppress evidence finding that the stop of defendants vehicle was illegal. Driving privileges spared.
August 18, 2011 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense, for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance, dismissed for “insufficient evidence,” prior to hearing on defendant’s motion to suppress evidence.
July 19, 2011 - Windsor Heights, Polk County, Iowa. Possession of Marijuana charge dismissed by prosecution after defense filed motion to suppress evidence alleging that the evidence was illegally obtained.
July 19, 2011 - Altoona, Polk County, Iowa, OWI 3rd Offense dismissed by prosecution on second day of jury trial half way through the defense's cross examination of the officer.
July 15, 2011 - Ames, Story County, Iowa, OWI 2nd Offense charge dismissed and driver’s license spared after judge grants defendants motion to suppress evidence ruling that the officer did not have probable cause to stop the defendant.
April 19, 2011 - Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, OWI 1st Offense, not guilty at trial. Court suppressed defendants refusal to submit to chemical testing pre-trial and the jury found defendant not guilty. Driving privileges spared.
April 1, 2011 - Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa. OWI first offense dismissed after court grants defendants motion to suppress evidence finding that the stop of defendants vehicle was illegal. Driving privileges spared.
March 30, 2011 - Polk County, Iowa. OWI Second offense conviction reversed.
Febuaruy 17, 2011 - Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa: Defendant’s motion to suppress evidence granted where officer failed to provide defendant with opportunity to place phone calls prior to requiring decision regarding chemical testing at the station. OWI First Offense subsequently amended to Reckless Driving. Driving privileges spared.
Febuaruy 14, 2011 - Wapello, Louisa Count, Iowa. OWI First Offense charge dismissed as a result of a violation of defendants right to speedy indictment. The trial information was not filed within the required 45 days from the defendants arrest so the court was required to dismiss the charge.
February 7, 2011, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa: OWI 1st Offense (lifetime 2nd offense) amended down to Reckless Driving the day of trial.
January 20, 2011 – Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Operating while intoxicated charge amended to reckless driving and public intoxication after defendants motion to suppress evidence was granted when the officer violated the defendant’s right to phone calls. Driving privileges were also spared.
January 13, 2011 - Poweshiek County, Iowa. Possession of Marijuana and paraphernalia charges dismissed following court granting defendant’s motion to suppress evidence as a result of an illegal search of the defendant’s vehicle following a traffic stop.
owi - not guilty -refused chemical testing at the police station
January 4 2011 - Story County, Ames, Iowa.
Defendant found not guilty by the jury of operating while intoxicated. Defendant was accused of being under the influence of alcohol and refused chemical testing at the police station. The Jury found him not guilty.
owi - refused testing at police station - found not guilty
January 4 2011 - Polk County, West Des Moines, Iowa.
Defendant found not guilty by the jury of operating while intoxicated. Defendant was accused of being under the influence of alcohol and/or marijuana and/or K-2 and refused chemical testing at the police station. The Jury found him not guilty.
owi 1st offense - amended to public intoxication
October 26 2010 - Indianola, Warren Count, Iowa
OWI 1st Offense charge amended to public intoxication.
owi 1st offense - driver’s license and commercial driver’s license saved
October 20 2010 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
OWI 1st Offense driver’s license and commercial driver’s license saved after appeal to the Iowa Court of Appeals granting the motion to suppress for false threat of license suspension. On remand the State amended the charge to reckless driving as a result of the accident that occurred.
October 15 2010 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Criminal Conduct and Fraudulent Practice charges dismissed against film maker. The charges are out of allegations that Iowa tax credits were improperly obtained through the Department of Economic Development, Film Office. All thirteen charges were dismissed with prejudice.
owi amended to recklace driving - public intoxication - violation of defendants rights
October 15 2010 - Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa
Operating while intoxicated 1st offense amended to reckless driving and public intoxication following a successful motion to suppress where there was a violation of the Defendant’s rights under Iowa Code Section 232.11.
OWI 1st Offense amended to Reckless Driving
October 15 2010 - Story County, Ames, Iowa
OWI 1st Offense amended to Reckless Driving after filing of Motion to Suppress. Defendant’s motion was granted on the basis that the officer improperly advised the defendant that the evidentiary breath test was “just for license purposes.” Driving privileges were spared.
owi 2nd offense - dismissed - video produced
October 13 2010 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Operating While Intoxicated, 2nd Offense dismissed with prejudice following jury selection on the day of trial after prosecutor discovered a video that had previously been requested but never produced.
owi 1st offense - dismissed "insufficient evidence"
October 7 2010 - Polk County, Iowa
Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense charge dismissed with prejudice due to “insufficient evidence.”
assault charge dismissed - pled to public intoxication
September 1 2010 - Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
Assault causing injury charge dismissed and defendant plead to public intoxication charge pursuant to the plea agreement.
2nd owi offense - amended - driver's license spared
August 31 2010 - Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa
Operating While Intoxicated 2nd offense amended to reckless driving and public intoxication following a successful motion to suppress. Client’s driver’s license spared.
1st offense owi - amended to reckless and public intoxication
August 27 2010 - Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa
Operating While Intoxicated 1st offense amended to reckless driving and public intoxication.
defendant's vehicle illegally stoped - 1st owi dismissed
August 5 2010 - Story County, Ames, Iowa
OWI 1st offense dismissed after judge rules that stop of defendant’s vehicle was illegal. Driving privileges spared.
2nd Offense amended to recklace driving
July 29 2010 - Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
OWI 2nd offense amended to reckless driving.
1st Offense owi - chemical breath test result suppressed - not guilty
July 28 2010 - Des Moines, Polk County Iowa
OWI 1st offense. Defendant found not guilty by the jury after the chemical breath test result was suppressed. Defendant was acquitted and his driving privileges were spared.
2nd OWI Offense - dismissed
July 27 2010 - Tama County, Toledo, Iowa
OWI 2nd Offense dismissed for speedy indictment when prosecutor attempted to file charge after the initial charge was dismissed for the same violation in the neighboring county
Drunk Driving 3rd offense amended to public intoxication - administrative hearing won
DES MOINES IOWA. JUNE 1, 2009. An OWI 3rd offense was amended to public intoxication and reckless driving following suppression of the breath test result for a violation of the client's rights to place telephone calls. The Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm client never lost his driver's license because the hearing with the Department of Transportation was also won.
drunk driving charge amended - driver's license never suspended
DES MOINES IOWA. MAY 26, 2009. Drunk Driving charge amended to reckless driving and public intoxication following a violation of the client’s right to place telephone calls and the State’s agreement to suppress the chemical test refusal, and the lack of other sufficient evidence in order to convict the client. Client’s driver's license was never suspended.
drunk driving amended
to public intoxication
DES MOINES IOWA. MAY 19, 2009. DRUNK DRIVING charge was amended to public intoxication following the suppression of evidence due to the officer lacking a basis for stopping the client's vehicle. GRL client's driver's license was never suspended.
owi second offense reduced
DES MOINES IOWA. MAY 13, 2009. An OWI 2nd Offense was amended to reckless driving and public intoxication following the suppression of the chemical test result due to the officer's failure to read the appropriate implied consent advisory concerning the client's commercial driving privileges. The Iowa Depart of Transportation reinstated both the client's CDL (commercial driver's license) and non-commercial driving privileges.
failed sobriety test - charges dismissed
Iowa Department of Transportation agrees that the State of Iowa cannot take the client’s driver's license because the arresting officer informed the client prior to submitting to the chemical breath test that he was not going to file criminal charges against her if she failed. Client took the breath test and failed and despite the officer’s representations, criminal charges were filed. The State of Iowa also dismissed the criminal charges due to the officer’s misrepresentations.
Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys
If you've been charged with drunk driving in Iowa, do you know your rights? Do you know how to avoid a DUI - OWI charge, and get your life back?
At Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, PLC, we are well-qualified OWI lawyers who will fight for your rights and help you get back on the road.
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