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Operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (OWI) is against the law in Iowa. Those who cannot drive safely because they have had too much to drink and those who are over the legal limit for their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) are at risk of...
Your teenager was caught with drugs in their possession, and you’re understandably upset – but don’t let your frustration push you into taking the wrong approach to the situation. If you’re tempted to let your teen “take their punishment” for the drug possession...
Amidst the upheaval of untangling a marriage and its many interwoven threads, it can be easy to focus only on the present. Unfortunately, this might mean you have not considered possible future economic concerns, which an alimony award could help forestall. While...
People who are very young when they get married have higher odds of divorce. Those who are 18 and 19 have extremely high divorce odds, and these marriages are relatively rare. But for every year that they wait, those odds will go down by roughly 11%. This means that...
As parents, we understand the necessity of teaching our children right from wrong; one of those "wrongs" is stealing. So, when you receive a phone call that your teenager was caught shoplifting, it's understandable that you would be upset. Educating yourself about the...
If you are about to divorce, it is important to be realistic. You are very unlikely to find it easy. The rupture of a marriage can be a very difficult time. However, if you are fortunate, you might find it less awful than you feared. It’s not all sheer luck, though....
People generally know that certain drugs are illegal to use or possess because the state has made them fully illegal. They know that if police officers find methamphetamine or heroin in their possession, they could very likely face serious criminal charges. However,...
When a marriage ends, there are many things that have to be considered. One of these has to do with property division. What many people don’t realize is that property division is more than dividing assets. Another primary component of property division is taking care...
The police use several methods to collect evidence from drivers who are suspected to be drunk. The police will often begin by asking drivers questions, such as where the driver is going or if they were drinking. The police may also look in a vehicle to find open...
When two people have a glass of wine, they may assume that they are just as intoxicated. If they both have multiple drinks and one person knows that they can’t drive because their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit, they may assume that is true...
