Criminal Defense
Time Magazine recently covered a brand new study about texting and driving. The results were so off the charts that even participants of the study were prepared to change their ways before it concluded. Notable Numbers: Behaviors While Driving According to an AT&T survey, most people engage in some kind of dangerous behavior behind the…
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It seems like a very simple thing to do- alter a prescription or visit a few doctors until you find what you need. It almost seems harmless, up until you’re hit with criminal charges for prescription fraud. It happens more frequently than most people would think, and the government takes it very seriously. In a…
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In Raleigh, criminal charges are difficult enough to deal with, but imagine what it’s like to be in trouble with the law for a crime you didn’t commit. That’s exactly what one student at Columbia University in New York reports he has been dealing with, but when law enforcement declined to pursue the case, his…
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With prom season upon us, many families are dazed by the cost alone. It seems parents often shoulder the bulk of the burden, shelling out around $1000 for their teen to have a night out, according to Visa. While some parents show concern for safety as well, it typically involves worry about teen sex, rather…
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For many years, the battles our veterans face outside the warzone had been swept under the rug, Even now, we’re just starting to understand how much individuals are impacted. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects a huge number of servicemen, though pinning down an exact amount is difficult,…
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From almost the moment that the Internet became readily available, computer crimes have been occurring. In some cases, the offenses are seemingly benign, like downloading pirated music. Other times, Internet crimes are intentionally malicious, such as situations where someone steals sensitive data. In Raleigh, criminal charges may result from numerous online transgressions, and the penalties…
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When people around the globe were recently asked whether they or someone in their home had paid a bribe in the past 12 months, 27% of them said “Yes.” In some of the countries surveyed, bribery rates climbed as high as 84%, and just four countries dipped as low as 1%. Here in the United…
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According to City-Data.com, Raleigh has consistently had higher rates of violent crime over the years, compared to the rest of the United States. Although the North Carolina Department of Justice’s latest statistics show that the number of offenses is down statewide, there are still over 32,000 cases every year. Without a solid criminal defense strategy,…
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Insurance companies specialize in determining the risk associated with each driver and vehicle. So, it’s no surprise that one thing they take into consideration is how likely the driver of a particular car is to receive a speeding ticket. Business Insider recently covered one such insurance company report, which reveals which vehicles are unlucky enough…
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A study performed by researchers at Purdue University discovered that people aren’t concerned about the consequences of speeding, but they do care about getting caught. While this may not seem like a groundbreaking discovery to some, it does shed light on driver behavior and thought patterns. Drivers Believe Speed Limits Are Irrelevant One of the…
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