She received a citation for possession of alcohol under the legal age, one of 664 issued from January to July, and was fined $147. But more worrisome to the nursing student than the money was the possible complications that could arise when applying for jobs.
PAULAs are classified as simple misdemeanors, which appear on criminal-history checks and leave many students with a blemish on their records.
It seems to be the goal of our police department and county attorney's office to make sure every UI student leaves Iowa City with one of these on their record...
The article goes on to discuss the ethics of fudging one's resume, which may help one become FEMA director someday.
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