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Stowers & Nelsen, PLC
650 S. Prairie View Drive Suite 130 West Des Moines, IA 50266» view map
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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.

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1. Dean Stowers West Des Moines, IA
  Attorney at Law - IA, 1989
  Drake University J.D. 1989
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Laura J. Chipman

Criminal, Employment Discrimination, Family Law, Juvenile Law

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206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Daniel Mark Northfield

Juvenile Law, Traffic, Child Custody, DUI-DWI, Civil Rights

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 23 Years

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2959 100Th St, Des Moines, IA 50322

Eric Wayne Manning

Juvenile Law, Federal Claims Court, Divorce, Child Custody, DUI-DWI

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 11 Years

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Urbandale, IA 50323

Timothy Mccarthy

Criminal, White Collar Crime, Juvenile Law, Computer Law

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1200 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Ashley Ann Tollakson

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Juvenile Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 15 Years

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2700 Westown Parkway, Cumming, IA 50266

Mark Jon Blaess

Juvenile Law, Family Law, Business & Trade, Credit & Debt

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 29 Years

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8405 Twana Drive, Des Moines, IA 50322

Christine Ellen Branstad

Litigation, Juvenile Law, White Collar Crime, Criminal

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2501 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

Gregory G. T. Ervanian

Children's Rights, Juvenile Law, Corporate, Construction

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317 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Katharine Ramsay Massier

Family Law, Juvenile Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 33 Years

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2501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Teresa Marie Pope

Juvenile Law, Criminal, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 10 Years

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2501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

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LEGAL TERMS

EXPUNGE

To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the crimi... (more...)

To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the criminal records of a juvenile offender to be expunged when he reaches the age of majority, to allow him to begin his adult life with a clean record. Or, a company or government agency may routinely expunge out-of-date records to save storage space.

ARREST WARRANT

A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to arrest someone. Warrants are issued when law enforcement personnel present evidence to ... (more...)

A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to arrest someone. Warrants are issued when law enforcement personnel present evidence to the judge or magistrate that convinces her that it is reasonably likely that a crime has taken place and that the person to be named in the warrant is criminally responsible for that crime.

IRRESISTIBLE IMPULSE TEST

A seldom-used test for criminal insanity that labels the person insane if he could not control his actions when committing the crime, even though he knew his ac... (more...)

A seldom-used test for criminal insanity that labels the person insane if he could not control his actions when committing the crime, even though he knew his actions were wrong.

BURGLARY

The crime of breaking into and entering a building with the intention to commit a felony. The breaking and entering need not be by force, and the felony need no... (more...)

The crime of breaking into and entering a building with the intention to commit a felony. The breaking and entering need not be by force, and the felony need not be theft. For instance, someone would be guilty of burglary if he entered a house through an unlocked door in order to commit a murder.

FALSE IMPRISONMENT

Intentionally restraining another person without having the legal right to do so. It's not necessary that physical force be used; threats or a show of apparent ... (more...)

Intentionally restraining another person without having the legal right to do so. It's not necessary that physical force be used; threats or a show of apparent authority are sufficient. False imprisonment is a misdemeanor and a tort (a civil wrong). If the perpetrator confines the victim for a substantial period of time (or moves him a significant distance) in order to commit a felony, the false imprisonment may become a kidnapping. People who are arrested and get the charges dropped, or are later acquitted, often think that they can sue the arresting officer for false imprisonment (also known as false arrest). These lawsuits rarely succeed: As long as the officer had probable cause to arrest the person, the officer will not be liable for a false arrest, even if it turns out later that the information the officer relied upon was incorrect.

NOLLE PROSEQUI

Latin for 'we shall no longer prosecute.' At trial, this is an entry made on the record by a prosecutor in a criminal case stating that he will no longer pursue... (more...)

Latin for 'we shall no longer prosecute.' At trial, this is an entry made on the record by a prosecutor in a criminal case stating that he will no longer pursue the matter. An entry of nolle prosequi may be made at any time after charges are brought and before a verdict is returned or a plea entered. Essentially, it is an admission on the part of the prosecution that some aspect of its case against the defendant has fallen apart. Most of the time, prosecutors need a judge's A1:C576 to 'nol-pros' a case. (See Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48a.) Abbreviated 'nol. pros.' or 'nol-pros.'

ARRAIGNMENT

A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by pleading guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Other matters... (more...)

A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by pleading guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Other matters often handled at the arraignment are arranging for the appointment of a lawyer to represent the defendant and the setting of bail.

ACQUITTAL

A decision by a judge or jury that a defendant in a criminal case is not guilty of a crime. An acquittal is not a finding of innocence; it is simply a conclusio... (more...)

A decision by a judge or jury that a defendant in a criminal case is not guilty of a crime. An acquittal is not a finding of innocence; it is simply a conclusion that the prosecution has not proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

BAIL BOND

The money posted by a 'bondsman' for a defendant who cannot afford his bail. The defendant pays a certain portion, usually 10%. If the defendant fails to appear... (more...)

The money posted by a 'bondsman' for a defendant who cannot afford his bail. The defendant pays a certain portion, usually 10%. If the defendant fails to appear for a court hearing, the judge can issue a warrant for his arrest and threaten to 'forfeit,' or keep, the money if the defendant doesn't appear soon. Usually, the bondsman will look for the defendant and bring him back, forcefully if necessary, in order to avoid losing the bail money.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re PL

... Jessica Knoll, Sioux City, for mother. Marchelle Denker of Sioux City Juvenile Office, Sioux City, Guardian Ad Litem for minor child. ... WIGGINS, Justice. In this case, we must decide if the juvenile court was correct in terminating a father's parental rights. ...

In re DW

... CADY, Justice. In this case, the State requests further review of the court of appeals' decision reversing an order by the juvenile court terminating a mother's parental rights. ... As a result, we vacate the decision of the court of appeals and affirm the decision of the juvenile court. ...

State v. DIST. CT. FOR JOHNSON CTY.

... WIGGINS, Justice. The issue we must decide is whether the juvenile court can require the department of human services to pay the cost of detaining a juvenile in a detention center while waiting for placement in a group care residential treatment facility. ...

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EXPUNGE

ARREST WARRANT

IRRESISTIBLE IMPULSE TEST

BURGLARY

FALSE IMPRISONMENT

NOLLE PROSEQUI

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BAIL BOND

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re PL

In re DW

State v. DIST. CT. FOR JOHNSON CTY.

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