Divorce can be a contentious process even at the best of times, but both sides typically just want a fair outcome. If it seems as though you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are stuck in a loop of back-and-forth arguing, mediation might be the solution that can move...
Driving requires you to be alert. If you cannot tell what is going on around you, you could crash into another vehicle or a stationary obstacle that devastates your car. Not getting enough sleep could result in this outcome. People can occupy themselves with many...
An accusation of assault can be scary because the nature of the charges and the extent of the penalties can vary widely and become severe. A defendant could face hundreds of dollars in fines and years in prison. North Carolina courts distinguish simple from aggravated...
If a law enforcement officer serves you an ex parte order, this means that someone filed a complaint of domestic violence against you. This order will include a date for a hearing in which you can defend your case. A judge will hear from both you and the plaintiff at...
Thermal, chemical and electrical burns are possible results of car accidents. Each comes with varying degrees of severity and needs different medical attention. They are often painful and pose a high risk of infection. When recovering from a burn, knowing the basic...
All North Carolina drivers must carry a minimum level of car insurance to drive legally in the state. However, sometimes drivers do not have enough insurance. What happens if someone without enough insurance causes a car accident? North Carolina minimum insurance...
When the police pull you over, you may become nervous and unwittingly give them information that helps them build a case against you. When investigating any crime, officers must follow protocol and procedures, but they sometimes overstep. The law protects your civil...
Drunk drivers are a plague on American roads. Everybody needs to do their part to make sure that we keep drunk drivers off the road as much as possible. You can help by recognizing intoxicated drivers on sight and reporting them. Drunk drivers tend to behave in...
Trafficking drugs in North Carolina or anywhere in the United States will result in serious consequences if authorities catch you. The repercussions can impact your life for many years to come. If you have a drug trafficking charge on your record, you might wonder if...
Everybody makes poor decisions at points, and it is very likely they will make poor decisions while drunk. One of the worst decisions a person can make is to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. Not only can this have severe legal repercussions, but it may also end...