Crimes of passion can get the better of anyone—hence the name. If someone gets heated, they may act irrationally. This does not excuse the results, especially when lethal intent combines with deadly force. A standoff in Asheville shows how a situation can devolve...
Year: 2020
Motorcycle safety: What you need to know about helmets
Following North Carolina motorcycle laws and safety recommendations is a smart choice for bikers in the state. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists make up a disproportionate number of traffic fatalities. While motorcycle...
Plea deals are sometimes viable defense options
When you're facing criminal charges, you have several decisions to make early in the case. One of the primary ones is whether you are going to plead guilty or not guilty to the charges against you. Most people opt to plead not guilty so that they have a chance...
The differences between burglary and breaking and entering
Confusion over the distinction between burglary and breaking and entering is understandable; each state has its own definitions that may not match up with others. In North Carolina, these two terms fall under the classification of property crimes. However, they refer...
When is a DWI upgraded to a felony charge?
There is a whole slew of variables and factors that could change an allegation of driving while impaired to a felony charge. DWI (Driving While Impaired) charges in North Carolina carry historically higher penalties than DUIs (Driving Under the Influence). Even with...
Know what might impact your criminal sentence
When you're facing a criminal charge, one thing that you have to think about is what sentence you might have to deal with if you're convicted. This can be a primary driving force for your defense strategy. There are several things that go into what sentence you're...
Coronavirus leads FMCSA to ease trucker hours rule
Many people may worry about the dangers they face on the roads when they are near a semi-truck. These fears are not without some legitimacy as the sheer size and weight of these big rigs can certainly contribute to extreme outcomes if and when an accident occurs...
How many people die in vehicle crashes in North Carolina?
As a North Carolina resident, it is reasonable for you to know how well your state is doing when it comes to keeping people safe. While certainly the state alone cannot be responsible for preventing car accidents, the laws that it puts in place do go a long way toward...
Spring DST linked with higher number of fatal crashes
North Carolina residents may be drowsy during their morning commute as a result of losing one hour of sleep with daylight saving time. What they may be unaware of is that DST has been linked with an annual increase in fatal car crashes nationwide for the first week of...
Road rage: How to protect yourself from aggressive drivers
It is common to feel angry while navigating through traffic on a busy day in North Carolina. Whether caught behind a slow motorist or rushing to get to an important appointment, it is frustrating to get caught in a busy rush of vehicles. In fact, more than 80% of...