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Criminal defense: New legislation may offer a second chance
The criminal justice system exists for very important reasons -- to ensure that those who break the law are fairly punished for doing so. However, there is no getting around the fact that being convicted of a crime can have life-long consequences. Conviction may...
Legal drugs may cause car accidents too
Most people understand the potential dangers of driving while intoxicated. Whether impairment results from alcohol consumption or illegal drug use, most drivers avoid using substances before getting behind the wheel. However, alcohol and illegal drugs aren’t the only...
Criminal defense: Man arrested for DWI, hit and run
People often don’t realize how one or two decisions can have a long-lasting effect on their entire life. In extreme cases, just one choice can cause a person to wind up in prison, which can have ramifications long after the sentence has been served. When someone is...
Fatal motor vehicle accident ends lives of both drivers
A fatal car crash can be devastating for the victim’s family no matter the circumstances. There are instances where a family may feel a sense of justice at seeing the person responsible for the crash charged with a crime. However, when both drivers in a crash lose...
Hit-and-run car accident proves fatal for woman
A recent car crash here in North Carolina forever changed the lives of two high school sweethearts. The husband and wife, both in their 60s, were struck by a vehicle head-on, resulting in serious injuries. The man accused of causing the car accident initially tried to...
Car Accidents: North Carolina fourth in the nation for DUI rates
Drinking alcohol is not an uncommon activity in society today as many people use it as a way to relax or socialize. There is nothing wrong with adults consuming alcohol as long as they do so responsibly. In part, this means making sure they have someone else do the...
Contract law: Do NDAs help or hurt for sexual harassment claims?
New businesses in North Carolina have to contend with many different kinds of legal matters, and contracts are just one facet of that. Recently, a great deal of discussion has centered around one certain type of contract law: non-disclosure agreements. NDAs primarily...
DUI driver may need criminal defense after fatal accident
Many people in North Carolina have faced charges relating to driving under the influence. They may assume that it isn’t a serious offense, considering how often it happens. However, the court system treats DUI charges just as seriously as any criminal charge. The...
Teens accused of armed robbery will need juvenile defense
Young people from all walks of life make mistakes as they grow into adulthood. When those mistakes involve criminal activity, the consequences can follow them well beyond their teen years. For those facing criminal charges, it is important that they have competent...
DWI charges for man blamed in fatal motor vehicle accident
Car crashes have all different causes, but when they are the result of someone else’s negligence, they should never have to happen. When someone decides to drive recklessly, distracted or intoxicated, he or she is making an unsafe choice that could result in the loss...
