December 10, 2014Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in North CarolinaIf you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another person, you probably already know that you can file a lawsuit for damages. […]
December 5, 2014Top 5 Most Dangerous Intersections in CharlotteA car crash is a terrible thing. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were almost 28,000 crashes with 64 […]
November 26, 2014How much jail time will you serve for a DWI in North Carolina?So, you got pulled over and now you’re being charged with driving under the influence. When you go to court, what’s going […]
November 17, 2014How to Handle Marijuana Charges in North CarolinaWhile the tides of legislation and public opinion in many states are changing, marijuana is still illegal in North Carolina. That means […]
November 5, 2014Cocaine Law in North CarolinaCocaine isn’t just a problem in Florida or Southern California. It’s not only found in nightclubs frequented by financiers and movie stars. […]
October 20, 2014Understanding Wrongful Termination in North CarolinaThis post was updated on June 12, 2019. If you’re like most people who lose their jobs, you probably feel that your […]
October 13, 2014What is a hostile work environment?You’ve probably heard the phrase “hostile work environment,” and you probably know that you don’t have to put up with one. But […]
October 13, 2014Criminal Law: Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Limits Second Amendment Rights of Drug UsersEarly last week, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down an important criminal law decision, holding that despite the guarantees of […]
September 24, 2014I posted bond but was not immediately released. Does that help my case?If you’re pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated or stopped at a roadblock, the police will be looking for signs […]
September 16, 2014How does the state prove I committed a DWI?North Carolina has some of the strictest DWI laws and most severe DWI punishments in the US. A DWI in North Carolina […]
September 3, 2014What are my rights when I’m asked to provide a breath sample at the police station after I’m arrested on suspicion of DWI?When you get pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated or stopped at a DWI checkpoint, the officer may ask you […]
September 3, 2014Why did the police take my license when I was arrested for DWI? When can I get it back?In 2012, the last year for which data is available, there were 402 drunk-driving fatalities in North Carolina. That’s about a third […]
August 4, 2014What is an Ignition Interlock Device? Will I be required to install one?In 2012, 25% of intoxicated drivers with a BAC of 0.08 to 0.14 who were involved in a fatal crash were repeat […]
July 25, 2014I’ve heard some states reduce DWIs to a lesser charge like reckless driving. Is this a possibility in North Carolina?You’re being charged with a DWI. It’s a big deal – you’re facing potential jail time and serious fines. Even if it’s […]
July 24, 2014I’m licensed in another state. How will a DWI conviction affect my driving privileges in North Carolina and my license in my state?In 1983, North Carolina combined all of its alcohol- and drug-related driving laws into a single offense called “Driving While Impaired.” Most […]
July 23, 2014I need legal help for an employment law issue but I don’t want to sue my employer. What are my options?If you’ve been hurt at work, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. You don’t have to sue your employer to get payment […]
July 9, 2014What is a disability rating?You were injured at work. You went through all the medical treatments you need, but you will never fully recover. How will […]
July 3, 2014What compensation are injured employees entitled to under North Carolina workers’ compensation law?If you get hurt on the job in North Carolina, you’re not just left out in the cold. Workers’ compensation laws make […]
June 30, 2014Can I be terminated for filing a workers’ compensation claim?You’ve been hurt on the job and now you can’t work. You know that workers’ compensation will cover your medical benefits and […]
June 19, 2014How do I get treatment for my injuries if I don’t have health insurance or the cash to pay up front?With the Affordable Care Act still in its infancy, many Americans still don’t have health insurance. The cost of health care is […]