Not everyone charged with a crime is guilty of it.
Frese & Waters, LLP provides criminal defense to people in Marshall County and throughout the state of Iowa. Our experienced criminal law attorneys are available to defend the rights of people charged with a range of crimes.
Our firm provides skilled legal counsel in all areas of criminal defense. We represent clients facing a wide range of charges, including Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), drug possession and distribution, violent crimes – including murder charges and attempted murder, financial crimes, federal offense and misdemeanors.
No matter the circumstances, we are committed to protecting your rights, guiding you through every date of the legal process and pursuing the best possible resolution in your case.
CRIMINAL LAW PRACTICES
OWI Charges
The costs and inconveniences of a drunk driving charge can be substantial, and you need an attorney who is experienced and well-versed in aggressively defending your case. In the state of Iowa, the legal definition of intoxication is .08 for adults and .02 for underage drivers.
Drug Possession and Distribution
Only the most experienced criminal defense attorneys know how to navigate the complicated issues surrounding drug charges. Penalties for drug possession and distribution in Iowa depend on the classification of the drug and the amount possessed, as well as if they are possessed for personal use or distribution. Your criminal history also plays a role. Drugs don’t necessarily have to be on your person for you to be charged with a drug possession crime. Also, police may violate your constitutional rights against any unlawful search and seizure or self-incrimination.
Violent Crimes
At Frese & Waters, LLP, our attorneys have experience defending clients charged with violent crimes, and we understand the legal complexities of a wide range of charges. Violent crimes can range from a simple misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail to a Class A Felony and life imprisonment. The following offenses fall under the classification of violent crimes in Iowa:
Assault – This charge includes the actual infliction of pain or injury or another person having reasonable fear you will inflict it.
Willful Injury – A legally unjustified act intending to cause harm to another.
Intimidation With a Dangerous Weapon – Discharging, launching, throwing, or shooting a dangerous weapon into a crowd, vehicle, building, or any other venue occupied by people.
Harassment – This can include any action intending to annoy or intimidate another individual, whether violence was used or not.
Murder – The intentional taking of a human life with or without premeditation.
Manslaughter – Engaging in dangerous actions that killed another person, even when you had no intent to take a life.
Disorderly Conduct – Fighting, causing a disturbance, using abusive language, or making loud noises with the intent of causing another person distress.
Kidnapping – Forcefully taking a child or adult from one place to another without his or her consent for the purpose of extracting ransom or committing a crime against the victim.
Robbery – Causing injury or death to another in the process of forcefully taking their belongings.
Sexual Assault – Assault of another with the intent to arouse the sexual desires of either party.
Financial Crimes
Understanding the complicated and intricate nature of financial crimes is what we at Frese & Waters, LLP do. And if you’re charged with a financial crime, we can make it easier to understand. Financial crimes encompass a broad range of illegal activities that involve deceit, manipulation, or fraud in the realm of finance. These crimes can have far-reaching consequences for individuals, businesses, and entire economies. Common types of financial crimes include money laundering, securities fraud, insider trading, embezzlement, and Ponzi schemes. Perpetrators of these crimes often exploit vulnerabilities in financial systems to siphon funds, manipulate markets.