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Critical Updates for the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Mass Torts Litigation
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) has ushered in a wave of litigation in North Carolina, with numerous mass tort cases being filed related to water contamination at the Marine...
Navigating Your Business’s Reputation at Google
In the digital era, your business's online reputation plays a pivotal role in attracting customers and establishing trust. As a North Carolina business owner, it's crucial to understand how to...
When Does a Negative Google Review Constitute Defamation in North Carolina?
In today's digital age, online reviews hold significant weight and can greatly influence a business's reputation. A negative review of an experience an individual has with your business is generally...
Defamation Guide for Libel & Slander in North Carolina: Part 4 – Costs of Defamation Lawsuits
What are the Costs? Defamation cases are complex and can be costly. There are multiple factors involved in a lawsuit that can affect the costs. These may include knowing the...
Defamation Guide for Libel & Slander in North Carolina: Part 3 – Defenses
Legal Defenses to Defamation Allegations If you have had a defamation case filed against you, or threatened to be filed, you should seek legal advice to determine what specific legal...
Defamation Guide for Libel & Slander in North Carolina: Part 2 – Requirements for Suit
North Carolina Requirements In Defamation Cases Once you have determined if the statement made falls within North Carolina's legal definition of defamation and which type of Plaintiff you are, your...
Defamation Guide for Libel & Slander in North Carolina: Part 1 – What is Defamation
What is Defamation, Libel, and Slander? Defamation is defined as an injury to one's reputation caused by any false statement of fact. The key factor of a defamation claim is...
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Jumping to conclusions… No PC on DWI
The defendant was stopped because his tinted windows were too dark. Once the trooper turned on his blue lights, the trooper felt that it took the defendant too long to...
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Driving Too Fast, Moving Too Slow… DWI dismissed
The defendant was stopped for travelling 94 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. Upon approach of the vehicle the Trooper claimed to have detected a strong odor of alcohol, as...
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Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana Dismissed
The defendant was stopped because the tinted windows on his car were too dark. When the officer approached the vehicle, the officer was able to smell a strong odor of...
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Violent Felony Dismissed
The defendant was employed at a fast food restaurant at which a shooting occurred. Upon review of the surveillance footage, officers were able to determine who the shooter was, and...
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Felony Larceny Charge Dismissed
The defendant was an employee of a department store and was accused of stealing from the store. The store camera’s showed the defendant, who was a cashier, not ringing up...
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Not Guilty on Potential Aggravated Level One DWI
The defendant was stopped for speeding on the interstate by North Carolina State Highway Patrol. When the troopers approached the vehicle, they immediately noted smelling a strong odor of alcohol...
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DWI Dismissed After Unlawful Search
Officers received a call about a suspicious person. When they arrived on the scene, they found the defendant in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with his music turned up...
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Not Guilty on DWI
The defendant involved in a wreck on a moped. The defendant was found by emergency responders beside the moped with injuries consistent with being involved in an accident. Defendant was...
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Not Guilty on DWI
Defendant was found asleep in the driver’s seat of his vehicle while his car was in the middle of the road. When he was found, his license was currently suspended...
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No Consent, No Conviction on DWI
The defendant was involved in a single car accident in which he ran off the road and struck a tree. Officers arrived to the scene and conversed with the defendant....
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What happens If I get charged with a DWI in North Carolina?
If you are charged as a result of a traffic stop and the officer suspects impairment from alcohol, you will likely be taken to a police department or downtown Raleigh...
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Client found not guilty in DWI case.
Defendant had a head-on collision with injuries to both parties. He was given field sobriety tests on the scene of the collision and did not perform well on those tests...