The field of psychology is not doing enough to screen out unreliable psychological tests that are being used in the U.S. court system, according to a new study. As a result, courts in North Carolina and elsewhere are allowing junk science to improperly influence...
Month: February 2020
Misuse of company credit cards may lead to embezzlement charges
Embezzlement typically refers to situations in which employees misuse their employer’s funds. The funds may find their way into covering personal expenses or transfer to another individual, but the basic allegation is that it represents theft from an employer. Many...
Report advocates change to NHTSA’s car safety rating system
North Carolina residents may check to see what a vehicle's safety rating is before buying. This five-star safety rating system, developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the 1990s, can certainly be helpful, but there is a widely felt need for...
A drug conviction may make you ineligible for federal student aid
If you attend the University of North Carolina at Asheville, you undoubtedly love your collegiate experience. After all, not only does the school provide a first-rate education, but it also offers dozens of opportunities for getting the most out of student life. If...
Do assault and battery always involve injury?
Assault and battery can be confusing legal terms. Because authorities often charge both at the same time, many people use the two words interchangeably, but they actually refer to two separate crimes. If you had a confrontation with someone who suffered no injury as a...