Farns Law

03/07/2025

🍀 Stay Lucky This St. Patrick’s Day – Plan Ahead & Avoid OWI Trouble 🍀

St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration, but it’s also one of the biggest nights for OWI enforcement. Law enforcement may stop your vehicle for any traffic violation or reasonable suspicion, and once stopped, you may be asked to perform field sobriety tests.

🚨 Know Your Risks:
✅ A breath test result of .08 or higher (.084 with margin of error) = Loss of Iowa driving privileges
✅ Refusing the test = License suspension for twice as long as if you had taken it and failed
✅ Refusal can also be used as an inference of guilt in court

Don’t put yourself in a position where you have to make a difficult decision on the roadside or the station. Plan ahead:
✔️ Designate a driver
✔️ Use Uber, Lyft, or a taxi
✔️ Walk if it’s safe

Enjoy the festivities, but do so responsibly. A little planning can save you from serious legal and financial consequences. 🍀 Stay safe and celebrate smart!

09/19/2021

What are the ramifications of an OWI 1st?

An OWI 1st, also commonly known has a DUI or Drunk Driving, is a serious misdemeanor. If convicted a person faces a mandatory minimum of two days in jail and could receive up to one year. If a breath test is taken it may be possible to defer judgment and avoid a conviction. If a person refuses to breath test the Iowa Department Transportation shall revoked the privilege to operate for one year. If the test result is above .08 a person faces 180 day loss of driving privileges.

Eastern Iowa criminal defense law firm Farnsworth Law PLC is here to protect your rights, since 2006. If your loved one is in here, call Tom Farnsworth at 319-333-1869.

08/18/2020

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06/24/2020

If you are in of a substance abuse evaluation, treatment, or DOT classes you will find ASI to be a useful resource and a caring provider!

Come meet our staff! We are here to help you navigate your need for a licensed substance use disorder assessment. We look forward to learning how we can help you!

04/09/2020

04/01/2020

The legal community is not immune to the impact current events. Please know that the Iowa Court system is accessible to all regardless of what is occurring. Farnslaw.com and other forward thinking firms are working in the cloud to support Iowans. Prosecutors, law enforcement, and trial lawyers that defend those charged with criminal offenses may be at odds with one another. But all sides are doing what they can to ensure the health and safety of this state. We are working together to flatten the curve while providing access to courts.

If you'd like to know more as to what is going on feel free to click on this story.

https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/2020/03/30/how-local-attorneys-keeping-up-pandemic/5059325002/?fbclid=IwAR0Yo4MDRZcrvTJ3aQYI6yNqKKdaD0fSlbIF3CAajt-nqWFW8r2pSRYpLZ4

On Monday, the Iowa Supreme Court released additional guidelines pertaining to child custody and visitation orders.

03/16/2020

The United States and Iowa is in uncharted waters when in comes to our legal system. The Iowa Supreme Court issued an order continuing all non essential hearings and trials until April 20 (criminal) and May 4 (civil). There are jokes to be made for 4/20 and May the 4th be with you. But in all seriousness regardless of party and politics we all must exercise caution. Caution includes washing hands and limiting contact.

Police and the Courts will continue to function. Additionally, Farnslaw.com will as well. I am proud to have invested into cloud based infrastructure that will allow me to continue to service my community. Hopefully Covid-19 will trail off and our system will of fair access to the courts will quickly come back online.

Be well!

02/23/2020

Recent case resolution: OWI 1st dismissed and drivers license reinstated. The resolution of this case hinged upon knowledge of what is a permissible stop and expected testimony, or lack thereof, of the arresting officer. This result saved the client 1000's of dollars in fines, fees, increased insurance rates, and the cost of a breath testing device. Additionally, the young man can apply for employment and/or grad school with a clean record.

01/01/2020

This is a true in Wisconsin and Iowa!

NEWS ALERT: ILLINOIS LEGALIZES MA*****NA, BUT IT'S STILL TROUBLE IN WISCONSIN.

Wisconsin still has a zero-tolerance policy for ma*****na. When a person is arrested for driving under the influence of ma*****na in Wisconsin, blood is tested for a metabolite called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-9-THC), the active ingredient in ma*****na. It is illegal to use recreational ma*****na in Michigan or Illinois, and then drive back to Wisconsin, if there is any detectable amount of Delta-9 THC in your system!

So, what do you do if you are arrested for a Wisconsin any detectable of THC violation? Is it always a hopeless case? The answer is that even under Wisconsin zero tolerance law, there may be valid defenses. You should have your case evaluated by a qualified attorney.

https://www.wisconsin-owi.com/blog/2019/12/31/ma*****na-is-legal-in-illinois-203243

10/01/2019

Mr. Farnsworth provided excellent service on two occasions when it seemed all hope was lost. He is very patient, understanding, and compassionate. He is an excellent attorney and very knowledgeable of Iowa law. Further, it was evident to us that he is well respected by his colleagues in the community. Mr. Farnsworth translates complex legal issues into easy to understand terms. This includes explaining all the alternatives and the impact/outcomes. Mr. Farnsworth always returns phone calls and messages. We recommend him, without reservation, to anyone needing legal services. He is simply the “best of the best”.

https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/52240-ia-thomas-farnsworth-4263607/reviews.html?rating=5

From initial consultation to resolution of a case Tom will handle your case in its entirety. He stands on the foundation of his work, welcomes clients to consult with any attorney or their team of attorneys. He is firmly convinced, based upon experience, he will deliver a better experience than what is offered by other firms.

Iowa City, IA attorney Thomas Farnsworth - read reviews from former clients.