by Attorney Eric D. Puryear One of the most basic principles in the American legal system is that a person who is accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty. This principle is the bedrock of our criminal justice justice system, and should be remembered by everyone who is involved in a criminal case.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Many people charged with criminal and traffic offenses in Iowa are from out of state (and sometimes quite far from the county in Iowa where the charges are pending). In such a case, it is prudent for the out-of-state person with the pending charge to seek an attorney in Iowa. At Puryear Law, we represent many such clients from out of state.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Civil rights lawsuits are one of the most important tools our society has for putting a stop to abuses of power.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In cases where a person’s civil rights are violated by the police or another governmental agency, it is important to preserve evidence of the violation for use in court later. A variety of smartphone apps now exist for this very purpose.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear All too often, a person whose civil rights have already been violated will also face retaliatory criminal charges. Taking the right action to avoid such charges is important.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Commercial Bribery in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/29A-1 and 720 ILCS 5/29A-2 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Impersonating a Public Official in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code Section 718.2 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Iowa crime of Harassment of Public Officers and Employees is defined by Iowa Code Section 718.4 as follows: Any person who willfully prevents or attempts to prevent any public officer or employee from performing the officer’s or employee’s duty commits a simple misdemeanor. A conviction for Harassment of Public Officers and Employees in Iowa … Read more
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear These days, more people than ever end up moving from state to state. That can create issues for people when it comes to seeking a restoration of gun rights, as some people are unsure whether they need to seek the restoration of their firearms rights in the state where the crime occurred or in the state where they now live. Luckily, the answer is a simple one.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Iowa crime of Human Trafficking is defined by Iowa Code Section 710A.2 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Street Gang Member in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-1.8 as follows: (a) A person commits unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member when he or she knowingly: (1) possesses, carries, or conceals on or about his or her person a firearm and … Read more
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Defacing Identification Marks of Firearms in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-5 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Possession of a Stolen Firearm in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-3.8 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Gunrunning in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-3A as follows: (a) A person commits gunrunning when he or she transfers 3 or more firearms in violation of any of the paragraphs of Section 24-3 of this Code. (b) Sentence. A person who commits gunrunning: (1) is guilty of a Class 1 felony; … Read more
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Illinois crime of Armed Habitual Criminal is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-1.7 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/24-1.2 as follows:
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Divorce and child custody cases, Interrogatories are a common discovery tool. Interrogatories can help a party to obtain information that is needed to reach a favorable settlement, or to take the case to trial.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear CM/ECF, which stands for Case Management/Electronic Case Files, is the system used to efile and access court documents for the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Court.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear CM/ECF, which stands for Case Management/Electronic Case Files, is the system used to efile and access court documents for the Southern District of Iowa Federal Court.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear CM/ECF, which stands for Case Management/Electronic Case Files, is the system used to efile and access court documents for the Northern District of Iowa Federal Court.