Posts by yanko
DWI and DUI in North Carolina: What’s the Difference?
You may or may not know the difference between a DWI and a DUI in North Carolina. Many of us know what the terms imply – “driving while impaired” and “driving under the influence” – but how are they different? And are the consequences the same across the state? North Carolina is home to strict…
Read MoreRaleigh DWI Defense
The drunk driving laws in North Carolina are strict and the fines and penalties are severe. In fact, even a Level 5 DWI arrest can have long-ranging negative effects that can change your life, and the lives and futures of your family and loved ones. In fact, getting convicted of a Level 5 DWI in…
Read MoreNorth 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…
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