In today's fast-paced world, sleep is often sacrificed in the pursuit of productivity. However, many motorists fail to realize that sleep deprivation poses a significant threat to road safety. Understanding the connection between sleep deprivation and car accidents is...
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3 consequences of drug charges for college students
Drug use is extremely common on college campuses in the U.S. In fact, recent studies show that attending college full time doubles your likelihood of abusing drugs or alcohol—as compared to not attending college at all.For many students, drug use may seem like the...
How much marijuana possession is considered a felony?
With more states beginning to legalize marijuana use, either medically or recreationally, it is important for those who live in states where marijuana is illegal to be aware of the potential consequences. This is particularly important when crossing state lines, as...
A must to avoid: slip and fall accidents at retailers
Slip and fall accidents with injury will happen, but not likely on a banana peel.Customers who visit restaurants and retail, grocery or convenience stores have every reason to believe that they are strolling through a safe location that’s free of anything that can...
Avoid winter road accidents this season
Cold weather is nothing new to most Missourians. Still, with winter’s ice and snow come the increased possibility motorists will get into an accident, thanks to potentially reckless driving.As you are venturing out on the road this season, take a few precautions to...
Know when to talk to the police
Almost everybody has heard of Miranda Rights and “the right to remain silent.” It’s a familiar concept, but it’s tough to keep your cool when you feel like a deer in the headlights. When the police accuse somebody of a crime there’s a rush of adrenaline, anxiety and...
A criminal record will harm you down the road
It sometimes seems like law enforcement has it in for high school and college students. Other people can get home from the bars without being pulled over. But if you have your school decal in the window, there are the spinning lights. Students get arrested for a...