Asheville North Carolina Legal Blog
Should juries believe forensic evidence?
On “CSI,” forensic evidence is key to solving almost every case. In real life, many forensic techniques are of questionable scientific validity. Human error and even intentional bias infect these tests. Analysts sometimes work to prove prosecution cases rather than...
read moreCan I get arrested for DWB (Driving While Biking)?
We all know you will be arrested if you drive your car with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or greater. We know you will be arrested if you are over the limit and are driving a motorcycle, ATV or boat. But what if you are in control of a bicycle and you are over the...
read moreAEB defect found in over 800,000 2017-2018 Nissan Rogues
Automatic emergency braking is a safety feature that brakes for drivers when they are faced with an obstruction. However, AEB has been found to be defective in more than 800,000 2017-2018 Nissan Rogues. Nissan Rogue owners in North Carolina will want to know what is...
read moreAssault and battery in North Carolina may lead to prison time
Assault and battery are often lumped together when an individual is charged with a crime, but they are two separate legal terms. In some states, assault and battery are two separate charges and in other states they are lumped together into a single charge. In North...
read moreTougher policing leads to surge in young arrests
A study released recently by the RAND Corporation reveals that the number of young people arrested has surged in recent years, and the researchers behind the study say that more aggressive techniques adopted by law enforcement agencies in North Carolina and around the...
read moreStudy finds opioids linked with some 2-car crashes
Drivers who caused deadly two-vehicle accidents in North Carolina and around the country were much more likely to test positive for opioid prescription painkillers than drivers who did not cause the crash, according to a study. The research was published in JAMA...
read moreWhy embezzlement is more frequent at small businesses
Embezzlement can rock a company to its core. Often, the largest sums of money stolen from companies are taken by those in positions of authority. When a company loses money at the hands of its leaders, not only are investors and board members affected but...
read moreDrug trafficking convictions come with hefty sentences
The effect of a drug trafficking conviction can be particularly significant for people in North Carolina. It may not be immediately clear where the line is drawn between possession, distribution and trafficking charges. While some may think that people need to be...
read moreRiskier ways of using phones raise driver distraction levels
Distracted driving is a widespread issue in North Carolina, and phone use is one of the largest factors. However, some ways of using a handheld phone are riskier than others. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released a study comparing observational...
read moreMost cases tried in America involve misdemeanors
According to data from the FBI, cases involving misdemeanor charges account for 80 percent of criminal dockets in America. There are about 13 million misdemeanor cases annually in North Carolina and throughout the country. Such a large caseload may result in...
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