Tag: OWI

Complaint About “Yellow Car” Does Not Justify Traffic Stop of Yellow Truck.

Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.  Following a domestic disturbance, police stopped a vehicle based upon a 911 call made 15 minutes earlier.  The call was vague with the caller merely complaining that the driver of a “yellow car” had been involved in a domestic disagreement, was “messed up,” and was driving out of town in a specified direction.  Law enforcement stopped a yellow truck found driving on a county highway approximately 15 minutes after the call.  The driver was ultimately charged with operating while intoxicated and hired GRL Law. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution requires that law enforcement […]

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OWI

Words can’t describe how happy I am I decided to go with Bobby. He may be more expensive than other lawyers in the area, but the extra money is definitely worth it. Him and his firm took care of everything for me, making the terrible experience less stressful. He was very upfront with me the entire time, and you can tell he actually cares about the results from your case. I wish I would have known about who he was before my experience so I could have called him while it was happening. 10/10 recommend going with Bobby, you will […]

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Uncertified Officer with Uncertified Preliminary Breath Test Results in OWI Being Avoided and Driving Privileges Saved

Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa.  GRL Law’s client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated and faced a 6 month license suspension and up to one year in jail.  During the discovery phase of the case, GRL Law uncovered that the initial investigating and arresting officer was not a certified police officer in the state of Iowa at the time of the investigation.  The officer had recently moved to Iowa after being a State Trooper in the state of Washington.  Iowa law requires that officers who investigate operating while intoxicated offenses be certified in the Iowa procedures and protocols.  On top […]

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Trooper’s Misstatement About Iowa OWI’s Impact on Out of State License, Saves Client!

Ames, Story County, Iowa.  Iowa State Patrol Trooper’s misstatement of impact of Iowa Operating While Intoxicated charge on Minnesota driving privileges results in exclusion of breath test refusal and avoidance of Operating While Intoxicated charge.  The Trooper improperly informed GRL Law’s client that an OWI in Iowa would only impact his Iowa driving privileges.  This was not accurate.  Most states, including Minnesota, will revoke a driver’s driving privileges upon proof of a violation occurring in another state.  Because the arresting Trooper misstated the consequences to the client’s driving privileges, the decision to decline the breath test at the station was […]

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Operating While Intoxicated Avoided – License Saved

Altoona, Polk County, Iowa.  OWI 1st offense amended to reckless driving and driving privileges spared.  GRL Law’s client was pulled over for speeding leaving Prairie Meadows Casino.  Client respectfully invoked her rights, refused field sobriety testing and requested an opportunity to consult with an attorney before making a decision to take or refuse the breath test.  The officer prematurely interrupted and terminated  client’s attempt to contact an attorney which resulted in the prosecution agreeing to exclude her subsequent refusal of the breath test.  Given the officer’s testimony at the Department of Transportation license suspension hearing, the prosecution agreed to amend […]

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Glad to have Mr. Rehkemper in my corner

I was referred to Mr. Rehkemper after being charged with an OWI first offense although I blew under the legal limit. Mr. Rehkemper was patient and extremely empathetic to my situation. He clarified what the arresting officer failed to communicate and made clear the next steps that I could take along with what services he could provide. In less than 10 days, he gave me a call to let me know my case was dismissed which was a relief that I could put it all behind me!!! I’m glad Mr. Rehkemper was there for me and I highly recommend him […]

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OWI Amended to Public Intoxication WIN

The Cerro Gordo County District Court recently granted the state’s motion to amend the charge from OWI to Public Intoxication following an aggressive, independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding a private party raided by the sheriff’s office. We were able to establish that more than two hours elapsed between the time our client last drove his vehicle and the time of chemical testing on the DataMaster DMT.  Had we not done so, the state would have been entitled to a “two-hour presumption” instruction at trial that would have allowed the jury to presume the DMT result was our client’s breath […]

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OWI charge avoided when officer tells client – “this is as private as it gets”

Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa.  Client contacted GRL Law’s 24/7 emergency on-call attorney number after being arrested for operating while intoxicated, first offense.  GRL Law’s on-call attorney was able to walk client through the process and educate him regarding his legal rights during the OWI testing process.  Given that he was speaking to his attorney, client requested privacy.  The arresting officer responded “this is as private as it gets.”  Under Iowa law, a person arrested for operating while intoxicated has the legal right to have a confidential consultation with an attorney if the attorney comes down to the station to meet […]

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Misinformation by Officer Results in Amended Charge

Polk County, Iowa.   A GRL client charged with operating while intoxicated recently had his charge reduced to reckless driving and a driver’s license suspension was avoided due to the arresting officer incorrectly advising him about his eligibility for a work permit.  The client’s breath test result was thrown out by the court because the officer incorrectly advised him that he would not be eligible for a work permit for ninety days if he refused to submit to the test.  The legislature eliminated the ninety hard suspension for work permits effective July 1, 2018.  The basis for the successful elimination of […]

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