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Tom morgan, author of the book ignorance is no defense, is coming to speak to students at dunwoody high school to offer valuable information about the laws that govern underage drinking, drug use, driving, and more. A college students guide to north carolina law by j. This article has been republished from the triton blog, atmatom, with kind permission from triton. His book provides straightforward information and valuable insights to help teenagers avoid violating the law and avoid being victims of crime.
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