Tag: criminal defense attorney

Drug Charges Thrown Out After GRL Challenges Search of Commercial Motor Vehicle

In what may be the first ruling of its kind in Buchanan County, a GRL client is a free man today after the district court there suppressed the search of his semi truck and dismissed all charges. At issue was the Level II inspection criteria that many counties with weight stations impermissibly use to justify searches for “alcohol and drugs.” GRL previously covered this topic here. CDL drivers are usually at the mercy of DOT officers and state troopers who believe all closed containers in the truck cabin are subject to search.  To be sure, commercial trucking is certainly a […]

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Highly Recommend Colin Murphy

I received a traffic ticket for excessive speeding in my personal vehicle and I have a CDL endorsement.  I was searching for the best lawyer and I definitely found him.  Colin Murphy not only defended the case with professionalism but also was always there to answer my questions. I highly recommend Colin because he pays attention to details and knows how the law functions. I am very thankful for his help and I am glad our paths crossed!   https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/50266-ia-colin-murphy-624792/reviews.html    

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Felony Drug Charges Dismissed After New Garbage Rip Law Struck

Hey, Senator Dawson and Representative Holt!  It’s your boy, Murph.  Didn’t I tell you in March that this wouldn’t turn out well? I’m talking about your unconstitutional efforts to restore the illegal practice of warrantless garbage searches in Iowa.  You know, the police tactic that we struck down last year in State v. Wright? The first district court to consider your magnum opus found it unconstitutional. That’s right. The State even dismissed the charges the following day. Think about it.  It took less than 24 hours for the State to decide it wouldn’t defend your garbage on appeal. And who […]

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Diligent Pretrial Investigation Proves Client’s Innocence

Polk County, Iowa- A GRL Law client was charged with Theft 4th degree of building materials from a construction site.  The alleged complaining witness was only identified in the reports by a first name.  GRL Law attorney Grant Gangestad was able to track down the witnesses in this case and was able to prove that the client did not in fact take the materials complained of.  The prosecutor dismissed the charges as a result.

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Three Things to Do After a Self-Defense Incident

If you are involved in a self-defense shooting, then you should do the following (courtesy of the USCCA): Call 911.  Tell the operator you were attacked, feared for your life and had to defend yourself.  Then request both police and an ambulance respond to your location. If you are a member of the USCCA, then call the Critical Response Team at 1-877-677-1919.  The CRT will put you in touch with a pro-2A attorney.  GRL Law’s own Colin Murphy is a qualified member of the Iowa CRT Attorney Network. When the police arrive, comply with all instructions.  Request medical attention, if […]

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