Deciding whether to send your children back to the school building in the Fall, home school, or opt for online learning has been a difficult one for many Iowa families. Continue reading “How do divorced parents decide on their child’s return to school?”
Recreational use of marijuana is illegal in Iowa and under federal law, but Des Moines officials on Monday took steps to make marijuana possession law enforcement’s lowest priority. Continue reading “Des Moines studies decriminalization, here’s what you should know”
For many accused of a federal crime, it may seem like the world is closing in because navigating the federal criminal justice system may seem daunting and terrifying for many. Continue reading “What Happens If You Are Accused of a Federal Crime”
The cause of criminal-justice reform has been, in recent years, a welcome exception to the extreme polarization that has afflicted so much of our politics. Since 2008, the prison population has dropped in most parts of the country, in both red states and blue. Continue reading “The Halting of Criminal-Justice Reform”
To legalize, or not to legalize? That is the question South Dakotans will answer when it comes to marijuana in the state. In November, voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment A and Initiated Measure 26. Continue reading “SD voters to decide future of medical and recreational marijuana”
In the wake of national protests following the death of George Floyd, House and Senate Democrats unveiled legislation on Monday that would bring about wide-ranging reforms to police departments across the country. Continue reading “Democrats Unveil Police Reform Legislation Amid Protests Nationwide”
In order to discuss and make good decisions about how to handle such questions with an ex, it is important to understand some basic legal child custody terminology, given that unintended consequences and unproductive arguments may occur when former partners don’t understand the legal terms. Continue reading “Child custody, it’s important to know the legal terms”
A black person in Iowa is seven times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than a white person, according to a new national report from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Continue reading “IA ranks 5th worst in racial disparities for arrests for marijuana possession”
Be on the lookout for scam artists trying to use the COVID-19 economic impact payments as cover for schemes to steal personal information and money.
Wisconsin voters approved amending the state constitution to guarantee crime victims more rights. The measure passed easily in results reported Monday, April 13 from the April 7 election. Continue reading “Voters back Marsy’s Law”