Waynesville North Carolina Legal Blog
Does my state have the worst drivers?
Car accidents happen all the time in North Carolina, but that does not mean that this state has drivers who worse than other states. There is a lot of information about accidents, including what causes them and who is most likely to get into them. There are also...
What are the risks of playing youth sports?
When your child plays sports in North Carolina, there are always the typical injury risks. However, injuries from playing youth sports go much deeper than sprains, strains and broken bones. These injuries could have a long-lasting effect on your child. It is essential...
What causes distracted driving?
Distracted drivers in North Carolina can cause serious accidents. Nowadays, drivers have a lot of demands on their attention. It is crucial to stay focused. Safe drivers are drivers who are not distracted. One way to ensure that you drive safer is to know the...
Will I go to jail for DWI in North Carolina?
North Carolina treats driving while impaired as a misdemeanor with five separate penalty levels from V, the least severe, to I, the most severe. Every level carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence, starting with 24 hours to 60 days for a first-time offender....
The consequences of speeding can be more severe than a ticket
Busy lifestyles have become the norm. People seem to always be rushing around to bring their kids to school, go to work, pick up the kids, go to the grocery store, and complete all the little errands that must be done in between. Having a busy lifestyle can be...
What are the chances of a shark attack?
Warm weather means people flocking to the beaches in North Carolina. However, in recent years, there has been a lot of talk about shark attacks, even close to shore. This may keep you away from the beach out of fear that a shark could attack you, but how likely is...
What are my Fourth Amendment rights?
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees you the right to privacy. It specifically protects you from unlawful searches and seizures by law enforcement officers. In most cases, a warrant is necessary for a police officer to carry out a search or...
Contributory negligence and car accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are commonplace on North Carolina roads. Suffering an injury of any variation in an accident entitles you to recover damages; however, contributory negligence laws may prevent you from getting as much as you need. Our attorneys at Nielsen Legal...
Aggravated assault charges in North Carolina
When tensions escalate into physical altercations between people in North Carolina, the repercussions may be serious and long-lasting. This is particularly true in cases involving alleged attacks that involve the use of weapons and result in serious bodily injuries to...
Does North Carolina have mandatory minimum drug trafficking sentences?
A drug trafficking conviction may be heavy in North Carolina. When it comes to drug charges, drug trafficking is one of the more serious convictions. Drug trafficking may not involve extreme amounts of drugs. These charges also apply to a multitude of different...
