Tag: sex offender registry

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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Changes in Iowa Law – Effective July 1, 2022

It has become a tradition at GRL to highlight the Legislature’s activity over the past year that impacts GRL’s areas of legal practice.  Here are the top 5 changes in Iowa laws that GRL believes the Iowa public should be aware of in 2022: Taking out the Trash.  As we have repeatedly posted, the Iowa Legislature wants Iowan’s trash to be open season.  Not just by law enforcement but by anyone.  Senate File 2296, signed into law by the Governor states in part: “It is the public policy of this state that a person has no reasonable expectation of privacy in […]

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Female removed from sex offender registry

I have handled a lot of sex offender registry modifications, but this was the first time that I have represented a female seeking removal from the registry.  The client was subject to a lifetime sex offender registry requirement and lifetime supervision on a special sentence.  The Client met all the prerequisites for modification and the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services stipulated to her removal from the registry.  The State argued that she should not be removed because, among other arguments, that only one risk assessment tool was used and that tool did not account for manipulation of the […]

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Juvenile Sex Offenders Removed From Sex Offender Registry For Ex Post Facto Violations

This past year three GRL clients who were adjudicated of sex offenses in juvenile court have been granted reprieve from the sex offender registry based upon a novel argument – that the imposition of a lifetime registration violates the prohibition against ex post facto laws.  You may be wondering what does ex post facto mean?  Both the United States Constitution and the Iowa Constitution prohibit enforcement of a penalty that was not in effect at the time the crime was committed. To fully understand the argument that was made for these clients, a bit of a history lesson is required.  […]

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GRL Criminal Law Division 200+ Five Star Reviews on Avvo.com

GRL Law maintains a well earned reputation from both the bench and bar across the state for its approach to defending those charged with serious crimes.  It should come as no surprise that our clients share the same opinion. The firm’s criminal law division is comprised of five experienced trial and appellate lawyers.   Collectively, they have more than 200 five-star reviews on Avvo.com. Two hundred.  Actual and organic testimonials that describe the client experience with GRL Law. When facing serious criminal charges, the most important decision you will make is the lawyer who will protect your rights.  If you or […]

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