Posts Tagged ‘arrest’
Beware: Craig’s List Casual Encounters May Result in Criminal Charges
People flock to sites like Craig’s List for dating, or even a casual hookup. There’s absolutely nothing unlawful about that. Some people use these websites as an outlet or hope to find another person with their own unique interests. There’s nothing illegal about that, either, even when those interests are not exactly mainstream or are…
Read MoreAlcohol Paradox: Fatal Drunk-Driving Accidents Continue, Though DWI Decreases
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…
Read MoreRaleigh Criminal Defense: The Perplexing Anatomy of a Hit-and-Run Accident
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…
Read MoreIIHS Reports Raleigh Sobriety Checkpoints Conducted Improperly
In Raleigh, sobriety checkpoints are already a major source of conflict. Arrests have been on the rise and the courts have been packed with cases as a result of the city’s DWI squad. This is largely the result of a massive federal grant, which has made more man-power and roadblocks available. Even still, the Insurance…
Read MoreProm: Think Your Teen Won’t Drink and Drive in Raleigh? Think Again.
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…
Read MoreRaleigh Sobriety Checkpoint Nabbed Dozens More Last Weekend
Whether you agree or disagree with the concept, there’s no question that Raleigh’s sobriety checkpoints are effective. In a recent interview, the Wake County District Attorney said that the county expects to handle about 6,000 DWI charges this year. Overall the number of DWI arrests in Wake County may increase as much as 30% over…
Read MoreWake County Courts Are Flooded with Raleigh DWI Cases
According to a WNCN News report, there were 2,843 Raleigh DWI arrests between January 1, 2014 and the end of November. For comparison, there were only 1,781 arrests during the same timeframe during the prior year. This makes for a 60% increase in drunk-driving arrests in a single year. At the same time, Wake County…
Read MoreCollege Safety in Raleigh and Criminal Charges Called into Question
The magazine U.S. News and World Report publishes a yearly guide to the country’s best colleges. The 2015 edition now hosts new information, such as crime statistics. Most universities are required by the federal government to report this data, and it contains a mixture of offenses and arrests involving incidents both on and off-campus. It’s…
Read MoreFBI Report on Arson and Related Criminal Charges
Law enforcement and the judicial system treat arson cases very seriously, and with good cause. Fires that are intentionally set commonly lead to injury and loss of life. At the very least, there are financial costs involved and whenever evidence points to a specific suspect, criminal charges are involved, too. Many government agencies, including the…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Get Criminal Charges in Raleigh
In the United States, few people understand how the system works until they, themselves, or a loved one have criminal charges brought up against them. This is a brief synopsis, but keep in mind that details will vary from case to case and only a lawyer familiar with your particular circumstances can properly advise you.…
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