Breath tests are tools that Iowa law enforcement uses to measure the blood alcohol concentration of individuals suspected of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. While breath tests are often considered reliable evidence, they are not infallible, and there are...
Month: July 2023
Spotting car insurance fraud
Car accidents in Iowa are costly in any form, especially physical damage, medical bills, and time to complete these tasks. To defend against car insurance fraud, learn how to identify the different types of car insurance fraud, including injury fraud, damage claims,...
How valid are roadside drug tests?
Iowa police are permitted to roadside drug tests to gather evidence that a person possesses illicit drugs. But an increasing body of evidence shows that roadside drug tests are questionable at best. Despite such evidence, police continue to use these drug tests as a...
Iowa criminals and factors that cause crime
Sociologists and other professionals may look at criminals and their behavior to theorize why people break the law. Some assert that habitual criminals might repeatedly find themselves in an Iowa criminal court because they are victims of their environment. Others...
How incarceration impacts mental health
Incarcerated Iowa residents face a number of potential issues relating to their prison sentences. In addition to the long-term financial problems caused by incarceration, mental health struggles among inmates are common. These struggles relate to losing their sense of...
