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CBD Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature

On June 5, 2020, the Iowa Senate, by a vote of 48-1, passed the latest hemp provision that formally recognizes the legality of consumable hemp products in Iowa. The same measure met with approval in the Iowa House by a vote of 99-1 in March. All that’s left is a signature from Governor Reynolds. This legislation permits the retail sale and use of over-the-counter hemp extracts, such as CBD and CBG, containing less than 0.3% THC in the state. Consumable hemp products have been legal at the federal level since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. However, smokeable hemp […]

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All Charges Dropped in Dallas County Courthouse Security Breach

Adel, Dallas County, Iowa.  All charges have now been dropped in the Dallas County Courthouse security breach fiasco.  The case that started as Burglary allegations turned out to be two men just doing their job – testing the security of Iowa courthouses. There was no shortage of national and local media coverage arising out of this unusual case.  Stories were run on national media outlets including CNBC , The New York Times and U.S. News and World Report.   Lawmakers on the Iowa Senate Oversight Committee even convened a special hearing to look into the security breaches. Unfortunately, GRL Law’s clients […]

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GRL Law Speaks Out In Defense of Client Accused of Vehicular Homicide

GRL Law speaks out in support of our client accused of Vehicular Homicide as a result of a tragic accident late last year.  “It is scary when we start turning accidents into felony prosecutions” GRL Law’s partner, Robert Rehkemper told KCCI. The charge GRL Law client is accused of committing requires the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused’s driving amounted to a willful and wanton disregard for other people’s safety.  The name for this legal standard is recklessness.  According to Iowa law, for a person’s conduct to qualify as reckless it must be highly dangerous.  The […]

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What To Do When Pulled Over For Suspected Drunk Driving in Iowa

Nobody studies up to get an OWI.  That being said, even innocent people are suspected, investigated and ultimately charged with Operating While Intoxicated every year in the state of Iowa.  Knowing what to do can make all of the difference.  GRL Law created this video to help educate the public on what they do and do not have to do when pulled over for OWI.  Know your rights.  Exercise your rights.  Preserve your freedom.

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