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How to Beat a Sobriety Check Point

By Web Administrator / September 10, 2015 / Comments Off on How to Beat a Sobriety Check Point

Many 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.…

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Siri: Dangerous Distraction Voice Command Technology or Digital Road Assistant?

By Web Administrator / September 3, 2015 / Comments Off on Siri: Dangerous Distraction Voice Command Technology or Digital Road Assistant?

It 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…

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Road Deaths Up in North Carolina

By Web Administrator / August 26, 2015 / Comments Off on Road Deaths Up in North Carolina

Traffic deaths in North Carolina are up 19 percent this year, reports the National Safety Council. Speeding accidents are on the rise in Charlotte, too, with levels not seen since post the 2009 recession. Why’s This Happening? There are a few different factors to blame. Distracted driving, for starters, as more and more drivers spend…

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Criminal Defense and Boating Accidents

By Web Administrator / August 25, 2015 / Comments Off on Criminal Defense and Boating Accidents

If 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,…

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Your First DWI Offense – Now What?

By Web Administrator / August 19, 2015 / Comments Off on Your First DWI Offense – Now What?

So 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…

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Drug Possession and the Law in North Carolina

By Web Administrator / August 18, 2015 / Comments Off on Drug Possession and the Law in North Carolina

Recently, 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…

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Sobriety Checkpoint: The Things You Need to Know

By Web Administrator / August 13, 2015 / Comments Off on Sobriety Checkpoint: The Things You Need to Know

Law 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…

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Distracted Driving Rife In the Summer

By Web Administrator / August 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Distracted Driving Rife In the Summer

It 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…

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You Could Have Your License Suspended for a Traffic Offense

By Web Administrator / August 5, 2015 / Comments Off on You Could Have Your License Suspended for a Traffic Offense

Driving 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,…

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Texting and Driving: What Are the Risks?

By Web Administrator / July 28, 2015 / Comments Off on Texting and Driving: What Are the Risks?

Underestimating 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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