North Carolina’s prosecutors may aggressively charge an individual with multiple drug-related offenses. The allegations may include charges such as unlawful distribution and trafficking. The court, however, may decide that there is not enough evidence to sentence a...
Year: 2020
Be wary of drunk drivers over the next few weeks
During the holiday season, there's plenty of Christmas cheer -- and much of that comes in a cup. Mulled wine, hard cider, coffee with a little Kahlua or Bailey's Irish Creme thrown in is in the offerings wherever you may go. All that extra "holiday spirit" adds up to...
Facing possible assault charges? Here’s how to help yourself
You're not a violent person, and you never expected to end up in a physical altercation with your roommate, neighbor or some stranger at a bar -- but it happened. Now, the police are involved and you're worried you may end up facing charges (even if the other guy...
How do you make a claim against someone else’s car insurance?
Recently, you were in an auto accident while navigating North Carolina's roads. The police report determined the other driver bears fault for the accident, but you do not know how to file a claim on another's car insurance. Forbes offers information you may find...
How DNA kits can destroy your privacy
At-home DNA kits from brands like 23andMe and Ancestry are very popular holiday gifts. They may also be destroying whatever semblance of privacy Americans may have left. It's not the DNA kits themselves that are a problem -- it's the databases being used to store the...
What are some immediate signs of a spinal cord injury?
Car accidents and slip-and-fall injuries caused by the fault of another may result in serious spinal damage. The Mayo Clinic reports that most people who suffer these injuries are in their late teens to early 30s; however, you may experience one at any age. If you...
How a DUI can hurt your education and career
You might choose to party and drink socially to have fun and let go of the stresses of your academic studies or job. However, driving after such drinking is never worth the serious consequences. At minimum you face license suspension, hefty fines, jail time and even...
What are the symptoms of internal bleeding?
Internal bleeding occurs due to damage to blood vessels inside your body. This often happens because of a traumatic accident. Internal bleeding can be hard to recognize at first. However, it can cause dangerous complications if not treated right away. Internal...
How do you deal with a wrong-way driver?
Wrong-way drivers sometimes get played for laughs in television and movies. However, they are no laughing matter when you actually see someone driving the wrong way down the highway. What causes drivers to end up on the wrong side of the highway? Sometimes a driver...
What if I’m in a collision with an uninsured driver?
Anytime you are involved in a serious auto accident is frightening and frustrating. In the moments after the crash, you’re worried about your injuries and if any of your passengers have injuries. Then, you think about how much damage your car sustained and how long it...