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Iowa appeals court: Former waitress did not "borrow" elderly ward's truck

A former waitress befriends an elderly man and ward. She borrows his truck with his blessing. The conservator has her arrested reasoning the

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Iowa high court: minimum court costs apply even on dismissed counts

Iowa high court says sentencing judge can divide up court costs and apply court costs according to convictions and dismissed counts, but min

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Supreme Court rejects unenforceable restitution award

Iowa Supreme Court overturns punitive restitution award for stolen paperback study materials from truck driving school.

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High Court: Iowa DOT officers cannot make "citizen's arrest"

State's argument that DOT vehicle enforcement officers could, before amendment to statute, conduct traffic stops and make arrests falls