Protecting Your Rights Throughout Eastern Iowa Since 1981
Let’s say you’re out for a drink or two with friends one night. You all meet at a local establishment and sit at the front bar, where the only other customer is an older gentleman. A couple of hours later, the older gentleman pays for his drink and leaves. You notice...
As a major agricultural state, Iowa’s trucking industry drives its economy forward. Per the Iowa Motor Truck Association, the state boasts 9,080 trucking companies, which generate 104,240 jobs. Also, 65.3% of Iowa communities rely on trucking businesses to transport...
Teenagers are at a phase where they crave independence and want to start being treated like an adult. With the prevalence of underage drinking, your teens may see their friends drinking alcohol and become curious about it themselves. Some parents even let their teens...
Credit cards are so convenient because they allow anyone to make purchases instantly. They’re helpful for costly purchases, when a buyer can’t immediately afford an item but can pay monthly installments. You might have access to someone else’s credit card in some form...
As a parent, protecting your child's rights in college is of utmost importance. One crucial aspect of these rights pertains to Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. But how can you tell if...
In addition to academic development, many students use their college years to try new things. Most resort to drinking various kinds of alcoholic drinks but experimenting with drugs is also common. One of these substances, methamphetamine, stays popular among college...
College is the ideal place for gaining some independence and going out of your comfort zone. However, the freedom that comes with it can make it tempting to try out illegal activities. Many college students have been caught with illegitimate IDs trying to buy alcohol...
There are various reasons a police officer can suspect you of drunk driving. An officer can pull you over for speeding, swerving or running a traffic light. If they have reason to believe you were operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a chemical...
Getting into fights is never fun. Altercations might start as disagreements and escalate to physical violence. Attacking someone could result in assault charges, but it is not always required. Even nonphysical encounters could bring about assault offenses. The law has...
Automobile collisions are some of the more dangerous situations one can find themselves in, but they become even more lethal when trucks are involved. Whether the truck is a personal-use pickup or a commercial vehicle, these vehicles weigh much more and are larger...
