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Drivers in Iowa face severe penalties for charges of impaired driving. Depending on numerous circumstances, consequences can include fines, jail time, increased insurance premiums and the loss of driving privileges. With the possibility of these devastating...
Everyone makes mistakes. Having a few drinks after work before heading home for the day is not a crime but it can be difficult to tell if you’re over the legal limit. Then, if you get pulled over on the way and your breathalyzer test comes back high you might think...
You may not have much say in whether or not a police officer can put you through screening if they suspect you of drinking and driving, but a failed test doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to lose a court case. Iowa has a policy of implied consent when it comes to...
The Iowa Supreme Court recently issued a holding on whether or not an officer can make a suspected drunk driving stop based solely on an anonymous phone call. According to the Court, an anonymous tip is not enough to justify a stop. The case was brought to the court...
Iowa City readers know that college graduation parties are an annual occurrence in May, given the proximity of The University of Iowa. Other graduates of technical schools and other post-secondary training programs may also have course completions to celebrate. For...
