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Can I Sue Uber or Lyft After a Car Accident in North Carolina?

By Russell DeMent III / July 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Can I Sue Uber or Lyft After a Car Accident in North Carolina?

You were just injured in a crash involving an Uber or Lyft driver. The medical bills are piling up, you can’t work, and you’re facing financial ruin. Now you’re wondering: Can I sue the rideshare company directly? The short answer is complicated. While Uber and Lyft have billion-dollar insurance policies, suing the companies themselves is…

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Do I Need a Lawyer If I’m Being Investigated in North Carolina?

By Russell DeMent III / July 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Do I Need a Lawyer If I’m Being Investigated in North Carolina?

The phone rings. It’s a detective. Your stomach drops. “We’re investigating an incident, and your name came up. We’d like to ask you a few questions.” Your mind races. Am I in trouble? Should I cooperate? Do I need a lawyer if I haven’t been arrested yet? Here’s the brutal truth: If police are investigating…

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What Happens if I Am Charged with Indecent Liberties with a Child (§ 14-202.1) in North Carolina?

By Russell DeMent III / July 7, 2025 / Comments Off on What Happens if I Am Charged with Indecent Liberties with a Child (§ 14-202.1) in North Carolina?

You’re facing the worst accusation imaginable. Someone has accused you of indecent liberties with a child. Your world just turned upside down. The fear is crushing. You’re thinking about prison time, lifetime registration as a sex offender, losing your job, your family falling apart. People looking at you like you’re a monster. We understand that…

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What Happens if I Am Charged with Sexual Battery (§ 14-27.33) in North Carolina?

By Russell DeMent III / July 4, 2025 / Comments Off on What Happens if I Am Charged with Sexual Battery (§ 14-27.33) in North Carolina?

You’re scared. We get it. One moment you’re living your normal life. The next, you’re facing sexual battery charges in North Carolina—and everything changes. Your job. Your reputation. Your freedom. Your future. The fear is real. Will I go to jail? Will I have to register as a sex offender? Will this destroy my career?…

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Can Hiring a Lawyer Stop Charges from Being Filed in North Carolina?

By Russell DeMent III / July 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Can Hiring a Lawyer Stop Charges from Being Filed in North Carolina?

You just got that call. The police want to talk. Your stomach drops. Your mind races. Will they arrest me? Am I going to jail? Will this destroy everything I’ve worked for? Here’s what most people don’t realize: the window between investigation and formal charges is your best opportunity to fight back. Once charges are…

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Can I Be Investigated Based on Someone’s Accusation in North Carolina?

By Russell DeMent III / July 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Can I Be Investigated Based on Someone’s Accusation in North Carolina?

Someone accused you of something you didn’t do. Now you’re wondering—can the police actually investigate you just because someone pointed a finger? Yes, they can. In North Carolina, law enforcement can open a criminal investigation based on nothing more than an accusation. No physical evidence required. No witnesses beyond the accuser. Just their word against…

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