North Carolina Law Blog
Are ignition interlock devices required in North Carolina?
Most people know that a DWI can result in serious, long-lasting consequences. In addition to fines, fees and potential jail time, individuals might even lose their driving privileges for a period of time. Even when they get their license restored, it could come with a...
Can I keep the house in a divorce?
Dividing marital property can be one of the more difficult elements of divorce. Particularly, it is common for individuals facing a divorce to wonder if it is possible to remain living in the family home, even after property division. The short answer is yes – as long...
Pain and suffering: Can you receive compensation?
If a car accident on North Carolina roads leaves an individual with a severe injury, it can change his or her entire life. A broken leg, head injury or back injury can take a long time to heal. All the while, it can prevent individuals from working or participating in...
How can divorce impact your retirement?
Filing for divorce is a big decision. It can change an individual’s entire life and future. The changes a divorce can bring might be stressful at first, but in many cases, it can also bring many positives as individuals begin the new chapter of their life and look...
What are the most common types of white-collar crime?
There is not a true consensus regarding the definition of white-collar crime. It is a relatively broad term that can represent a wide range of fraud committed by business and/or government professionals. In general, these crimes are defined by deceit, concealment or a...
What is North Carolina’s implied consent law?
Evidence usually plays the biggest role in a DWI case. And an individual’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is often the most important component of evidence in the prosecution’s case. This is why many people wonder if they can refuse BAC testing. While individuals often...
A car crash can impact your mental health too
A car accident on North Carolina roads can lead to more than just physical injuries. Physical injuries may require the most immediate attention, and they can have a considerable impact on an individual’s life. However, it is common for individuals to suffer emotional...
Could taking prescription drugs lead to a DWI charge?
According to Georgetown University, roughly 131 million people in the United States take prescription drugs for various reasons, whether long-term for chronic pain, high blood pressure, generalized anxiety disorder or short-term as they recover from a serious injury....
Do driver assistance technologies really help to prevent accidents?
Nowadays, most new vehicles on North Carolina roads come with driver assistance technologies. The purpose of these technologies is to reduce – or even avoid – auto accidents. This might lead many people to wonder: Is this technology really helping to reduce crashes?...
What you need to know about parallel parenting
Even if unmarried parents decide they will move forward with a co-parenting arrangement, the reality of that decision could be more challenging than the idea. Perhaps they do not get along, or they constantly disagree over how to parent their children. These...
