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North Carolina Crime Lab Firearms Examiner Wins 9 Million Dollar Verdict in 3 ½ Week Long Libel Jury Trial Against the News and Observer
9 Million Dollar Verdict is Top Verdict in North Carolina for 2016 as Reported by Lawyers Weekly! Attorney: James Johnson, Dement Askew Date of Verdict: October 2016 In 2006, North Carolina expert firearms examiner Beth Desmond was asked to examine some bullet fragments and shell casings from a homicide crime scene. The incident occurred in…
Read MoreThree Reasons Not to Skip the Seat Belt
For many American drivers and passengers, seat belt habits often fall into one of two categories. It’s second nature and you put it on before anything else. Otherwise, you skip it all together because you don’t think seat belt laws are that important. This habit has certainly contributed to the fact that half of those…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You’ve Been Attacked By a Dog in North Carolina
Each year across the United States, over 4 million dog bites occur, and 1 in 5 of those become infected. Whether through the negligence of the owner or a dog escaping a fenced area, a dog bite or attack can result in serious injury and ramifications for the dog’s handler. Younger children are at a…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Misdemeanor Drug Laws in North Carolina
Among the more than 40,000 inmates across North Carolina prisons, the most frequent crime committed is drug possession. Anyone who is arrested for a drug crime in North Carolina has the potential to be charged under a number of statutes. They include misdemeanor drug laws, felony drug laws, and felony drug trafficking laws. Trafficking charges…
Read MoreYou Need a Lawyer After These Three Traffic Violations
Every day, millions of Americans get behind the wheels of cars and trucks and make their way to work, school, and leisure activities. During their daily commutes, over 100,000 of them will receive a speeding ticket. In addition to speeding, drivers will be ticketed for failing to obey traffic signals, driving with a suspended license,…
Read MoreThe Consequences of DWI in North Carolina
There is nothing good that comes out of driving while intoxicated. You may have heard or may have even told yourself some of the common phrases adults use in order to justify getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol: A cold shower will sober me up. I’ll have a few cups of strong coffee and…
Read MoreUnderage Drinking Can Cost More Than You Think
Among youth across the country, alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug, and excessive drinking accounts for more than 4,000 deaths each year among that age population. These statistics, according to the Center for Disease Control, point to a serious issue of underage drinking in our society that costs us much more than…
Read MoreTexting and Driving: A Deadly Combination
As technology continues to progress, so too does the urge to have our smartphones by our sides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This dependence on our devices includes the need to check texts on a regular basis, even when we are behind the wheel of a vehicle. Texting and driving is a…
Read MoreLong-time Sales Associate at Plumbing and HVAC Supply Company Receives Confidential Settlement as a Result of Medical Malpractice
DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall’s client was in his yard filling a birdfeeder with birdseed when he fell and twisted his left leg in an awkward position. He immediately heard a crack and saw that his left ankle was turned in an awkward position. His wife called 911. EMS arrived and transported him to a…
Read MoreKnow Your Rights for Dog Bites
Dog bites can cause serious injuries and leave lasting psychological effects that may haunt a victim for years to come. It has been estimated that there are approximately 4.5 million victims of dog bites every year. In 2014, alone, 42 dog bite related fatalities occurred across the nation. Know Your Rights When It Comes to…
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