Iowa defines a criminal case as a “case initiated and prosecuted by the government to enforce criminal laws.” Once a person has been brought up on criminal charges, they become a defendant. Any defendant has the right to provide a strategic argument that challenges the validity of the prosecution’s evidence, which is referred to as a “criminal defense.” According to Iowa Code Section 901.5, criminal cases must appear before a sentencing judge responsible for considering all the pertinent information before providing a final sentence. Such information may include:
Pre-sentence investigation findings
Victim impact statements
Criminal sentencing history
Additional sentences received
To receive a more favorable sentence, defendants need an airtight criminal defense that can help reduce their sentencing. Peters Law Firm provides the comprehensive criminal defense services that Council Bluffs defendants need to litigate their case. Contact our team to learn more about how we can help provide the criminal defense you need.