Drunk driving is a dangerous act, and many people do it despite knowing this. While on campus, you may drink more than usual and get behind the wheel, but does that mean you deserve a drunk driving charge or to be convicted? Even if you are above the limit, there are still laws that the police must follow before being able to charge you and laws that protect you against conviction if those are not followed.
4 things to know about underage drinking at Ohio State University
College is a time for studying, participating in protests, and attending the occasional party or festival. Being underage and resisting the temptation to drink with your friends at the weekend keg party can be very difficult.
College applicants with criminal records given a better shot with new initiative
Young people with criminal records have a tough road ahead of them when it comes to applying for college and graduate school. Most colleges run background checks, scanning for past offenses. Past convictions can cause an application to be ignored, school housing denied, and financial aid taken away. Fortunately over sixty colleges have signed a new pledge announced by the Obama administration to give applicants with a criminal record a better chance at acceptance.
Underage drinking in Columbus: limits and consequences
College is a key time for testing the limits of new experiences and taking risks. And of course for many students, underage drinking is part of this testing and risk taking.
