Criminal Defense: Traffic Crime
Texting and Driving Laws May Change in NC
Texting and driving is a dangerous activity, yet the statistics show that many people are doing it anyway. According to a 2011 Center for Disease Control (CDC) study, 69 percent of drivers between the ages of 18 and 64 confessed that they had talked on a cell phone in the previous month and 31 percent…
Read MoreHalloween Safety for Pedestrians and Drivers
Halloween is a night of fun for the majority of Americans, but some parents may be concerned about the safety of their children. Urban legends about poisoned candy and kidnapping have become the primary topic of conversation, though neither has been found to be true. What should be on everyone’s mind is traffic safety, both…
Read MoreSchool is Starting – Be Safe in School Zones and Around Buses
The Raleigh personal injury law firm of DeMent Askew and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are reminding drivers that the school year is beginning, and calling for all motorists and students to put safety first. Statistics show that 44 school-aged kids died in school zones across the country while they…
Read MoreDrug Possession Charges follow Traffic Stop
An 18-year-old was charged with drug possession in Morganton following a routine traffic stop. The News Herald reported law enforcement initiated a traffic stop after notice the vehicle crossing over the white lines several times. According the the arrest reports, the accused initially pulled the vehicle over into the grass before continuing further and then stopping on the right side of…
Read MoreMove Over… or get a Traffic Ticket
Unexpected Traffic Violation with Big Fines Did you know you could get a traffic ticket and fine for traveling in a lane next to an emergency vehicle on the shoulder? If you answered no, you’re not alone. North Carolina’s Move Over law protects law enforcement officers, emergency responders and utility workers stopped along side our highways. The…
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