Foster parents are often the subject of child abuse investigations by DHS (in Iowa) or DCFS (in Illinois). Properly handing such an investigation is especially important.
DHS and DCFS Accusations Against Foster Parents
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by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Federal Blackmail Charges
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Federal crime of Blackmail is defined in 18 U.S.C. § 873 as follow:
Report Shows Illinois DCFS is “Plagued with Problems, Needs Total Overhaul”
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A recent article from the Chicago Tribune about a report the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services shows what many people have known for some time – Illinois DCFS is riddled with problems.
The Long-Lasting Effects of a Theft or Shoplifting Conviction
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A conviction for theft or shoplifting can have a long-lasting effect upon a person’s life, in a variety of different ways.
Federal Stolen Motor Vehicle and Chop Shop Charges
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Trafficking in certain motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts, or operating a chop shop, is a Federal offense under 18 U.S.C. § 2321 and 18 U.S.C. § 2322, respectively:
Who is a “Caretaker” of a Child According to Iowa DHS
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Under Iowa law, for a person to be accused of being a perpetrator of child abuse must be a person responsible for the care of a child. A person responsible for the care of a child is defined in Iowa Code 232.68 as follows:
Supreme Court Rules Juveniles Serving Life Sentences Have Right to Have Their Sentences Reviewed
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Those convicted of crimes committed as a juvenile who are serving life sentences have the right to seek a review and reduction of those sentences, under a United States Supreme Court ruling that was issued on January 25, 2016.
Federal Interception and Disclosure of Wire, Oral, or Electronic Communications Charges
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Federal crime of Interception and Disclosure of Wire, Oral, or Electronic Communications is defined by 18 U.S.C. § 2511 as follows:
The Meaning of Court Case Numbers in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The court system in Iowa assigns court case numbers based upon the type of case. That means that the case number can provide useful information about the court case if one knows how to interpret the case number. This article provides information on decoding Iowa case numbers.
Unlawful Transportation of Hazardous Waste Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Unlawful Transportation of Hazardous Waste is defined in Iowa by Iowa Code Section 716B.3 as shown below:
Allows Access to a Registered Sex Offender Accusations in Iowa DHS Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Iowa DHS investigates situations where a person is accused of allowing a registered sex offender to have certain access to a child:
Election Misconduct in the Second Degree (Voter Fraud) Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Election Misconduct in the Second Degree in Iowa, sometimes informally called voter fraud, is the crime defined by Iowa Code Section 39A.3 as follows:
Commercial Bribery Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Commercial Bribery in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code 722.10 as follows:
Election and Voting Related Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A variety of Illinois election and voting related crimes are defined in 10 ILCS 5 as shown below. These crimes include election misconduct, voter fraud, buying votes, ballot box stuffing, etc.:
Unlawful Disposal of Hazardous Waste Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Unlawful Disposal of Hazardous Waste in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code Section 716B.2 as follows:
Tampering with a Security, Fire, or Life Safety System
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Tampering with a Security, Fire, or Life Safety System in Illinois is defined in 720 ILCS 5/17-11.5 as follows:
E-Checks Now Accepted
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Puryear Law is pleased to add e-check as a method of payment.
Calculated Criminal Disposal of Hazardous Waste Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Calculated Criminal Disposal of Hazardous Waste in Illinois is defined by 415 ILCS 5/44 as follows:
Arson Threats Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Threats involving arson in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code Section 712.8 as follows:
Explosive or Incendiary Materials or Devices Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Explosive or Incendiary Materials or Devices in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code Section 712.6 as follows: