Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson, Attorney at Law is a lawyer located in Iowa City, Iowa practicing primarily in criminal law. This includes OWI / DUI and drug law cases. Mr. Thompson offers free consultations for all OWI / DUI / drunk driving, alcohol-related and drug possession charges that are pending in the Iowa City / Johnson County area. When hiring a lawyer for an OWI / DUI case make sure that lawyer practices in both the criminal court and the Iowa DOT licensing side of the case. Mr. Thompson handles both. Mr. Thompson's law firm has 1,000+ successful outcomes for local cases, including dismissals and deferred judgments. Please give him a call to discuss your case for free.

• Criminal Law
• DUI & DWI

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
  All major credit cards accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Most cases are taken on flat fee basis.

Iowa

Since 2004

Member

Iowa State Bar Association

2004 - Current

Criminal Law Section

Treasurer/Secretary

Dean Mason Ladd American Inn of Court

2012 - 2014

University of Iowa

J.D. / Law

2001 - 2004

Luther College

B.A. / Computer Science

1997 - 2000

Iowa State Bar Association

Member - Criminal law

2005 - Current

Dean Mason Ladd American Inn of Court

Barrister Member

2005 - Current

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Q. I really need help earase my past. I made mistakes 10 yrs ago for theft. can someone help

15 February 2014

A: Under Iowa law, the only way to expunge an old theft conviction is if you had received a deferred judgment at the time of the original sentence. Otherwise there is nothing that can be done.

Q. Can i be charged with possession of controlled substance that was found during search warrant when it was not listed on

15 February 2014

A: Yes. If police arrive with a valid warrant, and find evidence of an unexpected crime, that evidence can be used against you.

Q. If one accepts a plea at a pretrial conference when does the sentence begin?

15 February 2014

A: Once the judge signs the judgment order. For misdemeanors, this often occurs on paper as long as you waived a sentencing hearing. For felonies a separate sentencing hearing is often required to be held. If you do not receive anything from your attorney or the court within a few days, make sure to contact the clerk of court.

Q. On a mandatory three year sentance on drug charge in iowa do offenders get anytime taken off the mandatory three years.

15 February 2014

A: Yes. Good time in prison is actually counted against the minimum sentence. That is to say, a person sentenced with a minimum sentence of 3 years can get out before 3 years have expired.