Criminal Defense
If you file a fraudulent personal injury claim, you could face criminal charges. You may also be liable to the insurance company for any monies paid to you and for costs used to investigate the fraud. How Can Fraud Occur in a Personal Injury Claim? Insurance fraud in a personal injury case usually occurs when…
Read MoreMany driving under the influence charges seem to result from a driver having to go through an unexpected roadblock after a night of casual drinks. While a sobriety checkpoint is a horrible inconvenience to begin with, later it can turn out to be your best asset if you have to go through a defense process.…
Read MoreIt probably comes as no surprise but physical distraction, like reading a text message or reaching for the radio dial, can be extremely dangerous forms of distracted driving. What many motorists may find even more alarming is that using voice-activated, hands-free technology, such as Apple’s Siri, can be dangerous too. Voice-Activated Technology Thanks to advances…
Read MoreIf you have been injured in a boating accident in North Carolina, you need to contact an experienced lawyer immediately. Although the coastal waters, rivers and lakes of both North Carolina and South Carolina offer endless fun and activities, water-related crimes and accidents have become a common occurrence. If you’re injured in a boating accident,…
Read MoreSo you’ve been charged with a DWI offense. It’s also your first offense. What happens now? In North Carolina, a sliding scale with levels 1 through 5 is used for such punishments. It’s based on aggravating and mitigating aspects. Level 5 will incur the lowers punishments whereas Level 1 generates the harshest fines and even…
Read MoreRecently, a North Carolina mother of four was busted for drug possession. Prior to that she had won a whopping $188 million on the Powerball Lottery in February. 26 year old Marie Holmes was charged with simple possession with marijuana when police discovered a little than half an ounce of the drug and other paraphernalia in…
Read MoreLaw enforcement officers use a sobriety checkpoint as a tool to evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol and drug impairment. A checkpoint can be a stop on the freeway or any public road. It is usually decided ahead of time what the process will be to stop vehicles, such as every third car will be…
Read MoreIt used to be that driving distractions involved things like looking for a station on the radio, putting in a CD or talking to your passengers. That was before other technology made it to the front seat, or right into the driver’s hand. Talking on your mobile phone morphed into texting and many drivers have…
Read MoreDriving is something that is earned through lawful and safe operation of a vehicle. But depending on which North Carolina traffic offense you commit, your license could be suspended. Reasons Why Your License Could Be Suspended in Raleigh There are several ways that you could lose your driver’s license. The courts, along with the DMV,…
Read MoreUnderestimating the risks of texting and driving can be deadly. In fact, an estimated 421,000 people in the United States along were injured and 3,328 killed in accidents while being distracted when driving in 2012. You can avoid becoming a victim of a phone-related vehicle accident by knowing the risks of texting and driving. Driving…
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