Getting a DUI charge as a college student might have more of an impact than you expect. You want to avoid a conviction at all costs. After all, you could face more than just a fine or community service. But how can a DUI conviction impact your college future? What are...
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Year: 2021
Does alcohol consumption lead to sexual assault on campus?
Sexual assaults on college campuses are an unfortunate trend, and research shows they often have a connection with alcohol consumption. The American Addiction Centers explains that alcohol consumption often spikes on college campuses due to the freedom students have...
How “Study Pills” can lead to criminal charges
When college students need to study for an exam, it is not uncommon for them to turn to “study pills” that will help them focus. One of the most common study pills is Adderall, but most students do not have a prescription for it. They acquire it illegally and that is...
How is opioid addiction treated?
Drug use and misuse goes beyond legal issues. People who are addicted to opioids have a difficult time stopping on their own due to the physical and mental effects of addiction. According to MedLinePlus, opioids include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and other drugs....
Strategies to fight a speeding ticket
There are times when fighting a speeding ticket may seem futile. You may assume that your only option is to pay the ticket and move on. What you may not know, however, is that you might be able to fight the ticket if you can prove you were speeding for a good reason....
Highlighting the margin of error for breath testing devices
Given how closely most people in Minnesota associate breath testing devices with drunk driving charges, you might believe their results to be infallible (why else would law enforcement authorities rely on them to justify a DUI arrest?). Yet, like many, you may...
What does a forensic toxicologist do?
If you are just starting your career, you are likely looking forward to a long and productive future. While the consequences from an unexpected arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol may make your future seem bleaker, a competent defense may help you put...
Check for open bottles before driving an unfamiliar vehicle
While it may seem like no big deal to use a friend's vehicle to run an errand, you may put yourself in a compromising situation if you are not careful. If your friend happens to leave open containers in his or her car and an officer pulls you over for any reason, you...
Prescription drugs can be the basis of a DWI
When you think about driver impairment that leads to DWI, you may think about alcohol or illegal drugs. While it is certainly true that these substances can cause impairment, you may not know that you can also face DWI charges after taking medications for which you...
What should I know about plea bargains and DUI?
Many people believe that the criminal process inevitably ends up with a jury trial, but this is actually not true in the majority of cases. Plea bargains are very common in the criminal justice system for all kinds of charges, including DUI. Whether or not it is smart...
