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Do’s and Don’ts When Facing Criminal Charges for Sexual Offenses
There’s no doubt about it, getting hit with criminal charges in Raleigh for a sexual offense will change a person’s life, regardless of the outcome. North Carolina statutes are very clear and the penalties are harsh, even for seemingly minor incidents. A basic indecent exposure case is a Class 2 Misdemeanor which can come with…
Read MoreSeven Raleigh Traffic Offenses that Can Drain Your Bank Account
While speeding seems to top the books as the most common traffic offense in most surveys, it’s not always the most expensive one to be faced with. Here’s a look at seven of the most expensive fines you can face without having to appear, according to North Carolina Courts documents. Handling a Vehicle in an…
Read MoreRaleigh Personal Injury Cases May Arise from Natural Supplement Recall
Two FDA-recalled products are making headlines again. Not surprisingly, they concern a couple of the most common types of medications involved in personal injury cases regarding faulty drugs- “natural” medications and dietary supplements. Both of these areas of medicine have been under scrutiny for a long time, as many of these supplements don’t adhere to…
Read MoreAlcohol Paradox: Fatal Drunk-Driving Accidents Continue, Though DWI Decreases
The insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recently uncovered an interesting anomaly in their data. The agency has been tracking drunk-driving accidents in Raleigh, as well as throughout the rest of the country, and has been trying to uncover ways to reduce the number of alcohol-related fatalities. Despite their efforts, deadly collisions have remained…
Read MoreRaleigh Criminal Defense: The Perplexing Anatomy of a Hit-and-Run Accident
Just last week in Durham, a man was killed while riding his bike. The WNCN News report indicates that 49-year-old Isidro Razo was found dead in the ditch on a stretch of road known for its narrow bike lane and speedy drivers. Very little is known about the driver who hit Razo because he left…
Read MoreTexting and Driving Study Might Make You Scared to Drive
Time Magazine recently covered a brand new study about texting and driving. The results were so off the charts that even participants of the study were prepared to change their ways before it concluded. Notable Numbers: Behaviors While Driving According to an AT&T survey, most people engage in some kind of dangerous behavior behind the…
Read MorePersonal Injury Cases: NC Ranks Low for Medical Malpractice Payouts
WalletHub compiled data from numerous sources to see which states are the best ones for doctors to practice in. North Carolina ranked 29th in the nation for opportunity and competition rank, as well as 19th for work environment. A large portion of the work environment rank is directly related to the total amount of medical…
Read More4 of the Deadliest SUVs in a Car Accident Revealed
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) continually runs safety tests to see which vehicles hold up best in collisions. In one of their most-recent rounds of testing, they performed what’s known as a “Partial Overlap Test” on several new mid-size SUV models. With this test, vehicles are crashed into a pillar which covers approximately…
Read MorePrescription Fraud in Raleigh Area Results in Criminal Charges
It seems like a very simple thing to do- alter a prescription or visit a few doctors until you find what you need. It almost seems harmless, up until you’re hit with criminal charges for prescription fraud. It happens more frequently than most people would think, and the government takes it very seriously. In a…
Read MoreCriminal Charges Against Student Dropped, Yet Social Rape Trial Lingers
In Raleigh, criminal charges are difficult enough to deal with, but imagine what it’s like to be in trouble with the law for a crime you didn’t commit. That’s exactly what one student at Columbia University in New York reports he has been dealing with, but when law enforcement declined to pursue the case, his…
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