Criminal Defense
While speeding seems to top the books as the most common traffic offense in most surveys, it’s not always the most expensive one to be faced with. Here’s a look at seven of the most expensive fines you can face without having to appear, according to North Carolina Courts documents. Handling a Vehicle in an…
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The insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recently uncovered an interesting anomaly in their data. The agency has been tracking drunk-driving accidents in Raleigh, as well as throughout the rest of the country, and has been trying to uncover ways to reduce the number of alcohol-related fatalities. Despite their efforts, deadly collisions have remained…
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Just last week in Durham, a man was killed while riding his bike. The WNCN News report indicates that 49-year-old Isidro Razo was found dead in the ditch on a stretch of road known for its narrow bike lane and speedy drivers. Very little is known about the driver who hit Razo because he left…
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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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