Spring and summer breaks are fast approaching. It won't be long until college students looking to blow off some steam will begin gathering on Florida's beaches and elsewhere in our communities. While the legal drinking age in the U.S. is 21, countless underaged adults...
University students have a lot of pressure on them. Finishing projects and cramming for tests takes a lot of energy and time -- both of which can be in short supply. Many turn to "study drugs" to stay awake. Unfortunately, the illicit use of study drugs can lead to...
Considering how alcohol impacts you can be a bit strange. On one hand, you have those that say they “can’t” drink a certain type of alcohol because they get too drunk, but they can drink other kinds. You also have people who argue that all alcohol is the same and it...
After your initial arrest, you may find yourself involved in the criminal justice system for the first time in your life. As such, you may be confused about the various types of hearings and proceedings that are related to DUI charges. Here is what you should know...
People can get accused of domestic violence for all kinds of situations, including defending themselves against a spouse who turned suddenly aggressive. Any domestic violence charge could damage your reputation, affect your gun ownership rights and even cost you your...
When you’re in a hurry, it’s frustrating to be stuck behind a bus. That’s probably why so many drivers ignore the red lights on a school bus when they start flashing and pretend they don’t even see the “Stop” sign as it starts to extend. What’s the harm in passing the...
Drug addiction is a tough disease. It’s often difficult to overcome the impacts that the addiction can cause. For some, the call of the drugs is so strong that they’re willing to risk going to prison just to get their next fix. Those individuals need to get help...
It seems like an impossible conundrum. You get pulled over by the cops on suspicion of drunk driving. You know that you haven’t had a drop of alcohol or other drugs, so you readily submit a breath sample when asked by the police officer. You are astonished when it...
If you’re like most people, you know that getting caught with drugs in your possession is a serious issue. Depending on what’s found (and how much) you could be charged with possession, the intent to traffic -- or worse. But what if you don’t actually have any drugs...
If police officers want to arrest drunk drivers, one might wonder why they do not simply wait outside of local bars for people to head home. Would it be legal for them to do so? Technically, yes, the police can wait outside of bars, clubs and other entertainment...