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...
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Could my child be expelled for possessing a controlled substance?
The amount of freedom that young adults have when they first go to college can be eye-opening. Being away from home might make them realize they are solely responsible for their actions. This realization could mold your child to become more accountable or it could...
Know the penalties for North Carolina drug crimes
Like the federal government, North Carolina categorizes controlled substances depending on their potential effects and whether they have any proven medical use. Schedule I drugs are the most dangerous and carry the most significant penalties for possession and...
Understanding North Carolina embezzlement laws
When you think about embezzlement, you may imagine a large scheme designed to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from a large corporation. In reality, however, many cases in which an employee steals from his or her employer involve smaller but nonetheless...
What are my Fourth Amendment rights?
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees you the right to privacy. It specifically protects you from unlawful searches and seizures by law enforcement officers. In most cases, a warrant is necessary for a police officer to carry out a search or...
Can 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...
Why 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...
How can underage drinking affect your child?
North Carolina is strict on underage drinking compared to some states. If your child is charged with underage drinking, you may be wondering what could happen and how might it affect your child’s future. You don’t want one mistake to ruin your child’s future. Here are...
Where to keep your car to protect it from hurricane damage
Last month, North Carolina residents suffered through Hurricane Florence together. Towns lost their structures, people lost their lives and the state lost billions in property damage. If you were fortunate enough to receive little to no damage from the storm, do not...
Here’s what college students say about their drinking habits
You'd be hard-pressed to find a North Carolina college campus where zero percent of the student-body drinks alcohol. Even dry campuses report issues that are alcohol or drug-related. In order to better understand alcohol statistics in colleges throughout the nation,...