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With college students traditionally starting at age 18 or 19 and the legal drinking age at 21, many students resort to using fake IDs. According to a National Library of Medicine study, around 40% of underaged respondents claim to have or had previously owned a fake...
In theft cases, intent can be crucial in determining guilt or innocence. But what exactly constitutes theft, and how can intent impact the outcome of a case? If you are facing a theft charge, what role does intent play in your case and how can knowing this role help...
Imagine finding yourself facing an accusation of a drug offense, only to discover that the manner of obtaining evidence against you was illegal. This is where understanding the concept of unlawful search and seizure can be a game changer. The U.S. Constitution’s...
It can be intimidating to interact with someone who has the power to put you in handcuffs and take you to jail. If you don’t know your rights, talking to the police can be very difficult. Reviewing your legal rights can make it easier to handle encounters with the...
Nobody goes out to the bars hoping to end up in a fight – but alcohol can fuel a lot of complicated interpersonal exchanges, and conflicts can and do erupt with regularity. If you want to get out of the situation without exchanging blows that could potentially lead to...
Alcohol laws in the United States are designed to regulate the sale, consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages in order to maintain public safety and prevent alcohol-related harm. In Iowa, alcohol consumption and possession by minors can result in a minor in...
When someone is tailgating your vehicle, it can be fairly nerve-racking. You know that they are drastically increasing the odds that you will be involved in a rear-end accident in which you could be injured. They are driving negligently and putting you – not just...
Whether your child will be starting or is already going to college close to home here in Iowa or at an out-of-state school, you hope their only contact with campus police officers is when they need to ask for directions. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for many...
All high school students and many college students are not old enough to drink. They need to be 21 years old, and drinking underage is generally illegal. There are some situations in which parents can authorize it, but minors are not allowed to buy alcohol or possess...
Pseudoephedrine, more popularly known under the brand name Sudafed, is a stimulant drug typically used as a decongestant. It works by constricting blood vessels and reducing inflammation. As a stimulant, it also sees off-label use among truck drivers to keep...
