Waynesville North Carolina Legal Blog
What is a serious bodily injury?
A criminal charge for assault can change depending on the nature of the situation and the injuries sustained. One important factor the prosecutor will consider is if there was a serious bodily injury. According to the UNC North Carolina Criminal Law blog, serious...
What are the signs of PTSD following a car accident?
A serious car accident can have a wide range of effects on those involved. Physical injuries can cause chronic pain issues or immobility for months or even years after an accident. There are also possible emotional effects in accidents that were particularly serious...
4 dangers of unsecured or improperly secured loads
The Asheville area has plenty of lumber yards where homeowners can pick up supplies. If a driver transports large or unsecured loads, though, he or she may be a hazard to other motorists. North Carolina has strict requirements for load sizes and securement. If a...
Asheville resident dies after being struck by fire truck
North Carolina pedestrians are often at a higher risk for death when they are involved in motor vehicle accidents. The chance of death is usually extreme when the vehicle involved is a large truck or emergency vehicle, as it was during one accident recently in...
Why is mitigation important to your defense?
Whether the evidence against you is overwhelming and you're convicted at trial or you've simply resolved to plead guilty in court, mitigation becomes the next area for your defense attorney to address. A mitigating factor is basically anything that might indicate a...
Do the police always need a search warrant?
The 4th Amendment protects you from “unreasonable” searches and seizures by the police. A search may be more reasonable if the police get a search warrant signed by a neutral third party, often a judge. However, every search does not require a warrant. Understanding...
5 tips to stay safe on your motorcycle
As the summer months continue to roll on, there will likely be more motorcycles on our North Carolina roads. From people trying to get to work, to school or off on a weekend adventure, a motorcycle offers flexibility, excitement and a dependable ride. Unfortunately,...
Understand your right to plead the Fifth
You might have heard the term "plead the Fifth" when you're watching a television show or movie that's about a criminal matter. If you're facing charges for anything, this is a phrase with which you might need to familiarize yourself. It may come in handy as your case...
Talking about a motorcycle collision with your loved ones
If you were recently involved in a motorcycle crash, our law firm recognizes the multiple stressors you are likely experiencing. Many people are seriously hurt in these collisions, which alters the course of their lives in different ways. For example, working becomes...
When drug possession becomes drug trafficking
Drug trafficking charges engender more serious treatment than possession— in North Carolina and across the United States. When a charge graduates from possession to trafficking depends upon the circumstances of arrest and other factors. As FindLaw explains,...
