Commercial drivers spend most of their time on the road. Therefore, obtaining and maintaining their commercial driver’s license (CDL) requires them to meet high safety standards when behind the wheel. They must be especially careful when it comes to the risk of...
What conditions are necessary to prove embezzlement?
Facing an accusation of theft from an employer is both shocking and overwhelming. It is not something that individuals should take lightly. They must act quickly to protect their rights and best interests. Therefore, it is critical for individuals to understand: what...
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...
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...
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....
What are the penalties for an underage DWI?
The United States Health & Human Services reports that one-in-five adolescents between the ages of 12 and 20 have consumed alcohol in the last 30 days. That high rate of underage drinking plus the high rate of binge drinking this age group participates in also...
How accurate are breath tests?
When police pull someone over under suspicion of drunk driving, their first step is often to conduct a field sobriety test. This process frequently includes a breath test. The first device that tested breath for alcohol was developed in 1938. Since then, companies...
What are the three different types of manslaughter?
Manslaughter, on a basic level, is a murder that was committed without malicious intent. The courts argue that because manslaughter does not require intent, it is more moral. Therefore, the sentencing is lower than murder. Unlike some states, North Carolina has three...
How is white collar crime different for women?
The topic of white collar crime can bring up the mental image of middle-aged men in business suits. This stereotype downplays the wide range of people who can be accused of white collar crimes. As you may expect, North Carolina residents of any age, financial status,...
