Crescent Criminal Lawyer, Iowa

Sponsored Law Firm

x
Click For More Info:

Dean Stowers
About | Practice Areas
Stowers & Nelsen, PLC
650 S. Prairie View Drive Suite 130 West Des Moines, IA 50266» view map
Criminal Defense
Your Best Defense

The team at Stowers & Nelsen is dedicated to providing skilled criminal defense to those facing federal and state charges, or seeking appeals of convictions & sentences.

800-923-5861
1. Dean Stowers West Des Moines, IA
  Attorney at Law - IA, 1989
  Drake University J.D. 1989
2. AboutStowers & Nelsen, PLC
  Experienced lawyers helping people in Des Moines just like you.
3. Practice AreasExpertise
  Criminal Defense
1. Contact
2. Email
3. Refer
5. Visit:
6. Website
7. Profile

Scott Miller Thorson

✓ VERIFIED

Accident & Injury, Criminal, Workers' Compensation, Estate

Scott Thorson grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, where he graduated in 2008. Mr. Thorson received his legal traini... (more)

FREE CONSULTATION

CONTACT

800-743-7970

223 South Main Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Brian S. Rhoten

Lawsuit, Workers' Compensation, Criminal, Bankruptcy & Debt, Mass Torts

Status: In Good Standing

FREE CONSULTATION

CONTACT

229 S. Main Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Helen M. Savage

Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing

FREE CONSULTATION

CONTACT

229 South Main Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Joni Marie Visek

Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Juvenile Law, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing

CONTACT

790 Key Cir, Carter Lake, IA 51510

Alan David Martin

Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Personal Injury, Car Accident

CONTACT

227 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Jon Joseph Narmi

Estate, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Accident & Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 23 Years

CONTACT

535 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Kristen Elizabeth Bracker

Commercial Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant, Family Law, Juvenile Law

Status: In Good Standing

CONTACT

226 South 6Th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Patricia Renee Mc Sorley

Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Accident & Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 15 Years

CONTACT

300 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Joseph J. Hrvol

Lawsuit & Dispute, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 48 Years

CONTACT

541 6Th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Jennifer Ann Benson

Government, Criminal, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 19 Years

CONTACT

227 South 6Th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

800-923-0641

Free Help: Use This Form or Call 800-943-8690

Call me for fastest results!
800-943-8690

Free Help: Use This Form or Call 800-943-8690

By submitting this lawyer request, I confirm I have read and agree to the Consent to Receive Messages from all messaging and voice technologies including Email, Text, Phone, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy. Information provided is not privileged or confidential.

LEGAL TERMS

PUBLIC DEFENDER

A lawyer appointed by the court and paid by the county, state, or federal government to represent clients who are charged with violations of criminal law and ar... (more...)

A lawyer appointed by the court and paid by the county, state, or federal government to represent clients who are charged with violations of criminal law and are unable to pay for their own defense.

SEARCH WARRANT

An order signed by a judge that directs owners of private property to allow the police to enter and search for items named in the warrant. The judge won't issue... (more...)

An order signed by a judge that directs owners of private property to allow the police to enter and search for items named in the warrant. The judge won't issue the warrant unless she has been convinced that there is probable cause for the search -- that reliable evidence shows that it's more likely than not that a crime has occurred and that the items sought by the police are connected with it and will be found at the location named in the warrant. In limited situations the police may search without a warrant, but they cannot use what they find at trial if the defense can show that there was no probable cause for the search.

EXCLUSIONARY RULE

A rule of evidence that disallows the use of illegally obtained evidence in criminal trials. For example, the exclusionary rule would prevent a prosecutor from ... (more...)

A rule of evidence that disallows the use of illegally obtained evidence in criminal trials. For example, the exclusionary rule would prevent a prosecutor from introducing at trial evidence seized during an illegal search.

NOLO CONTENDERE

A plea entered by the defendant in response to being charged with a crime. If a defendant pleads nolo contendere, she neither admits nor denies that she committ... (more...)

A plea entered by the defendant in response to being charged with a crime. If a defendant pleads nolo contendere, she neither admits nor denies that she committed the crime, but agrees to a punishment (usually a fine or jail time) as if guilty. Usually, this type of plea is entered because it can't be used as an admission of guilt if a civil case is held after the criminal trial.

SELF-DEFENSE

An affirmative defense to a crime. Self-defense is the use of reasonable force to protect oneself from an aggressor. Self-defense shields a person from criminal... (more...)

An affirmative defense to a crime. Self-defense is the use of reasonable force to protect oneself from an aggressor. Self-defense shields a person from criminal liability for the harm inflicted on the aggressor. For example, a robbery victim who takes the robber's weapon and uses it against the robber during a struggle won't be liable for assault and battery since he can show that his action was reasonably necessary to protect himself from imminent harm.

CONSTABLE

A peace officer for a particular geographic area -- most often a rural county -- who commonly has the power to serve legal papers, arrest lawbreakers and keep t... (more...)

A peace officer for a particular geographic area -- most often a rural county -- who commonly has the power to serve legal papers, arrest lawbreakers and keep the peace. Depending on the state, a constable may be similar to a marshal or sheriff.

ACTUS REUS

Latin for a 'guilty act.' The actus reus is the act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime. For ... (more...)

Latin for a 'guilty act.' The actus reus is the act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime. For example, the crime of theft requires physically taking something (the actus reus) coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the object (the mental state, or mens rea).

CAPITAL CASE

A prosecution for murder in which the jury is also asked to decide if the defendant is guilty and, if he is, whether he should be put to death. When a prosecuto... (more...)

A prosecution for murder in which the jury is also asked to decide if the defendant is guilty and, if he is, whether he should be put to death. When a prosecutor brings a capital case (also called a death penalty case), she must charge one or more 'special circumstances' that the jury must find to be true in order to sentence the defendant to death. Each state (and the federal government) has its own list of special circumstances, but common ones include multiple murders, use of a bomb or a finding that the murder was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel.

GREEN CARD

The well-known term for an Alien Registration Receipt Card. This plastic photo identification card is given to individuals who are legal permanent residents of ... (more...)

The well-known term for an Alien Registration Receipt Card. This plastic photo identification card is given to individuals who are legal permanent residents of the United States. It serves as a U.S. entry document in place of a visa, enabling permanent residents to return to the United States after temporary absences. The key characteristic of a green card is that it allows the holder to live permanently in the United States. Unless you abandon your residence or violate certain criminal or immigration laws, your green card can never be taken away. Possession of a green card also allows you to work in the United States legally. Those who hold green cards for a certain length of time may eventually apply for U.S. citizenship. Green cards have an expiration date of ten years from issuance. This does not mean that your permanent resident status expires. You must simply apply for a new card.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IOWA SUPREME COURT ATTY. DISC. v. Templeton

... The detective informed Templeton he would talk with the victims before proceeding any further, but he could not guarantee the State would not pursue criminal charges. ... The State charged Templeton with one count of criminal trespass and one count of invasion of privacy. ...

State v. Finders

... In September 2005, the Marshalltown police department served Finders with written notice that residing at 406 West Boone Street was in violation of residency restrictions found in Iowa Code section 692A.2A (prohibiting a person who has committed a criminal offense against a ...

State v. Wade

... The special sentence imposed under this section shall commence upon completion of the sentence imposed under any applicable criminal sentencing provisions for the underlying criminal offense and the person shall begin the sentence under supervision as if on parole. ...

SORT BY:

FILTER BY:

Free Consultation
Male
Female
Suspended

Crescent Criminal Lawyer, Iowa

Sponsored Law Firm

Stowers & Nelsen, PLC

SPONSORED LAWYERS

Scott Miller Thorson

Brian S. Rhoten

Helen M. Savage

Joni Marie Visek

Alan David Martin

Jon Joseph Narmi

Kristen Elizabeth Bracker

Patricia Renee Mc Sorley

Joseph J. Hrvol

Jennifer Ann Benson

TIPS

LEGAL TERMS

PUBLIC DEFENDER

SEARCH WARRANT

EXCLUSIONARY RULE

NOLO CONTENDERE

SELF-DEFENSE

CONSTABLE

ACTUS REUS

CAPITAL CASE

GREEN CARD

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IOWA SUPREME COURT ATTY. DISC. v. Templeton

State v. Finders

State v. Wade

SORT BY:

FILTER BY:

PRACTICE AREAS 30

NEARBY CITY SUGGESTIONS

Lawyer.com Legal Protection Plan

Premium Membership

Additional Services

Resources

My Account Details