Tag: Robert Rehkemper

2022 Year in Review

What. A. Year!  2022 was a whirlwind at GRL.  The year seemed like it was in non-stop fast-forward from the very beginning.  Cases backlogged by COVID were finally able to proceed.  Insurance companies that had been sitting on their reserves throughout COVID finally found themselves staring down the reality of a jury trial on civil cases and saw the writing on the wall.  When trials are available, things begin to move.  Move they certainly did. The Civil Division secured over 5 MILLION dollars in verdicts and settlements making a positive impact for GRL’s clients and the community.  Founding Partner Cory […]

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Toxicology Results Released in Fatal Johnston Motorcycle Accident

When a very experienced prosecutor from a county attorney’s office that aggressively prosecutes vehicular death cases dismisses a death-related charge outright, one should stop, contemplate, and ask, what more to this story has not been told?  For Makenna Streff, there is much more to the story than has been reported relating to the traffic accident that took the life of Landon Crabtree.  It is her turn to share her side of the story. Headlines have read: “Woman who caused deadly motorcycle crash to stay out of prison.”  “Iowa mother furious over charges in deadly crash.” They plaster Makenna’s name and […]

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Unparalleled Bobby

Words cannot express my gratitude for the kindness and hard work of Bobby! He literally saved my life (FOUR DUI) and that of my sister with special needs. He has given me a new lease on life! His kind words and professionalism during the sentencing to the judge, in my opinion, is the reason I am able to write this review. From day one, he believed in me! Without his continued support and caring, I would be lost. I will make a new start in my life and show him that his trust was not misplaced! Additionally, McKayla was a […]

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Involuntary Manslaughter and Operating While Intoxicated Charges DISMISSED

Johnston, Polk County, Iowa.  What started as an arrest for Operating While Intoxicated progressed to felony offense of Involuntary Manslaughter, but was ultimately resolved with a traffic citation for Failure to Yield Upon a Left-Hand Turn.  GRL’s client experienced a roller-coaster ride of emotion following a tragic car accident.  Client was initially suspected of being intoxicated but subsequent blood tests established an alcohol concentration well within the legal range.  Because the operator of the other vehicle involved in the accident died, while unable to prove operating while intoxicated, the prosecution amended to charge to Involuntary Manslaughter.  This charge requires the […]

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Jury exonerates man of sexual abuse allegation from 20 years ago

HAMILTON COUNTY – Client was charged with Sex Abuse in the Second Degree based on an allegation claimed to have occurred 17 years prior.  After being initially charged, the Assistant County Attorney who was handling the case filed a Motion to Dismiss the case.  Before the motion could be granted by the Court, the head County Attorney, who was personally affiliated with the complaining witnesses father, withdrew the Motion to Dismiss.  Months later the case was turned over to the Iowa Attorney General’s Office to continue with the prosecution.  Three years after the charge was brought against him, the case […]

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Officer Still Doesn’t Understand Need to Turn on Squad Car Video

Greenfield, Adair County, Iowa.  For the second time this year, a Judge ruled that an Adair County Deputy’s stop of a motorist was constitutionally invalid when he followed GRL’s client for miles, claiming that the vehicle weaved within its lane but mysteriously failed to activate his in-car video camera.  The Constitution requires that for an officer to validly stop a motorist, he/she must first have a identifiable traffic offense or reason to believe the individual was engaged in criminal activity. The Adair County Deputy has a history of following motorists for miles and then claiming that they weaved within their […]

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3 Separate OWI Cases – 3 OWI Charges Avoided – 3 Driver’s Privileges Spared

Waukee, West Des Moines, and Iowa City.  Three separate clients were charged with operating while intoxicated offenses.  In all three cases, GRL saved each client’s driving privileges by prevailing at the Iowa Department of Transportation administrative hearing. In all three cases, the operating while intoxicated criminal accusations were also amended down to simple misdemeanor offenses.  They all happened at different times in different cities but they all ended up being resolved the same week.  Where others may take the easy route of least resistance, GRL stands firm on our clients’ behalves, ensuring that the best possible outcome is obtained for […]

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Jury Finds GRL’s Client NOT GUILTY of Sexual Abuse

Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa.  GRL’s client was found NOT GUILTY by a Davis County jury after a long, 2-year fight against sexual abuse allegations.  GRL’s client consistently maintained his innocence from the day the accusation was made, all the way through trial.  He passed up a plea offer that would have included probation, insisting on the fact that he was innocent of the accusations.  With everything on the line the case was presented to a Davis County Jury over a span of 5-days.  After approximately two hours of deliberations the jury unanimously found GRL’s client NOT GUILTY of all charges.  […]

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Amazing Service

Bobby and his team were AMAZING!! They were professional, knowledgeable, timely, thorough, communicated frequently and super easy to work with! They even helped get the appropriate paperwork where it needed to go to help alleviate stress levels. I would recommend them 150%!!! 5.0 stars Posted by anonymousMay 25, 2022

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