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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 The court was asked to decide whether the blood test which was withdrawn without consent and without a warrant would run afoul of Iowa law.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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     personal injuryGourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC - Attorneys At Lawinjury lawyersbus accidents - car accidents - truck accidents - slip & fall - dog bites
The life-altering effects of an accident - the few moments when a truck or bus crashes into a car, or ice causes an unsuspecting slip and fall - can never be erased. People don't file lawsuits to erase the past; rather, they file them because the accident changed the future. Often times, routine daily person care or work that was once simple becomes a difficult, painful, or even an impossible task. Moments of joy previously spent playing with a child might be out of the question. When life changes from one of independence to one of total dependence upon a caregiver because of someone else's carelessness, recklessness or outright negligence, it is not something you expected, asked for, or planned. People don't save money for these types of losses; rather, we save money for trips, new cars or weddings. Every person has a right to expect every other person to use reasonable care. Whether it is driving a school bus, traveling on the highway, or hauling a load with a semi-truck, we have a right to expect people not to hurt us. Personal injury claims can't return a loved one who was wrongfully killed, nor replace legs so that you may walk, but they can help you get needed, often very expensive medical care, and re-fabricate life. That is the purpose of a personal injury lawsuit. You have a right to be returned to your former life, or as near as can be achieved. To achieve those types of settlements, you need very aggressive personal injury lawyers who have the stamina to go the distance in a hard case and the scientific medical knowledge to not only understand the medical paperwork but to refute the insurance companies' claims. You need the personal injury team at Gourley, Rehekemper & Lindholm. Know Your Rights * Exercise Your Rights * Preserve Your FreedomAt Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm, our attorneys are aggressive and energetic and will painstakingly research and investigate your case quickly. We enjoy many successes against big businesses and insurance companies, so you receive fair and just compensation for your injuries. Remember, claims adjusters and insurance company settlement offers seek to pay the lowest amount possible. However, due in a large part to our reputation and aggressive pursuit of claims, we are often able to negotiate very favorable settlements. Of course, if a settlement that is in your best interest cannot be reached, we are ready to aggressively litigate your claim in court, as we have for many people in cases such as those below.
Caution! Insurance Company Offers Also Eliminate Your Right To RecoverDon't let insurance companies harass you or bully you into a settlement that is not in your best interest. By hiring an attorney as soon as possible you can receive accurate information about your case and the likelihood of eventual success. We can both advise you and represent you in all communication with the insurance companies. We deal with insurance companies all the time. We make sure those companies don't take advantage of you, and that you and your family receive fair and just compensation for your injuries. Accident Claims & Rights To Recover Are LimitedThe sooner you retain the services of a Des Moines, Iowa, injury attorney, the better the chances are that an accurate survey of the accident scene can occur, that witnesses are available and remember what happened, thus ensuring you have the strongest possible case when dealing with insurers. As well, your rights to receive compensation and recover for your losses are limited by time. You must notify the negligent party of your injuries within the period of time allowed by the statute of limitations for your type of injury. Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm has created a library filled with personal injury information. Police MisconductWe have also enjoyed success in police misconduct claims. With our knowledge as criminal attorneys we know the laws well and know when those laws have been violated. We've often turned criminal cases into civil lawsuits when police misconduct led to a violation of civil rights. Contact a trial lawyer at our law firm today. We have the knowledge and energy to aggressively pursue your personal injury case. We offer free consultations and evening and weekend appointments. 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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