Winterset, Madison County, Iowa. GRL has been warning anyone who will listen NOT to disclose prescription medications to law enforcement during a traffic stop. This most recent GRL NFG demonstrates precisely why this is. GRL’s client provided a breath sample of .037 but disclosed that he was taking his non-controlled substance medication. The urine test […]
Shelby County, Iowa- A GRL Law client was stopped for allegedly driving while suspended as he pulled into his driveway. The officer ran the client through field sobriety tests and had him blow into a preliminary breath testing device which registered a result under .08. Even though the client blew under the legal limit, the […]
Polk County, Iowa- A commercial truck driver was stopped for an inspection of his vehicle. The inspection turned up no evidence of illegal substances, but the driver, who was from out of state, was suspected of operating while under the influence. The officer who conducted the investigation ultimately concluded that the driver must’ve been under […]
Northwood, Worth County, Iowa. The district court in Worth County granted the State’s motion to dismiss the charge of OWI, but not before suppressing the results of a urine test. A thorough review of traffic stop and implied consent videos revealed several issues that were briefed by the drugged driving attorneys at GRL Law, including […]
According to data recently published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, THC remained detectable in blood at levels greater than 2.0 ng/ml during several days of abstinence. Investigators affiliated with the University of British Columbia reviewed the relevant literature assessing residual THC plasma levels in those who regularly consume cannabis. They reported: “[I]n all […]
The State amended an operating while intoxicated charge to public intoxication after successfully defending the loss of drivers license at an administrative hearing.
Felony OWI amended to OWI 1st offense after motion to suppress evidence was filed.
Juvenile OWI dismissed after client’s rights to telephone communication violated
