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It should not surprise anyone that police in North Carolina are reporting fewer car accidents since the governor's stay-at-home order first went into effect on March 30. With highway traffic down as much as 50%, it makes sense that fewer cars, trucks and SUVs on the roads would mean fewer crashes, including on city streets. For example, since the last…[...]

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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 different types of manslaughter. People often get the three confused, but they are all different. Depending on the…[...]

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With the goal of making roads as safe as possible, car companies continue to advance their safety features year after year. Although these companies have made incredible strides, driving is still considered one of the most dangerous activities. Whether you are driving an hour to work or ten minutes to the grocery store, car accidents can happen. There are many…[...]

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Court fines and fees have been a recent conversation topic among North Carolina lawmakers. Several advocacy groups, like the North Carolina Fines and Fees Coalition (NCFFC), seek to raise awareness on the impact court fines and fees have on low-income communities. Last month, they held an event at Bennett College in Greensboro to educate the local community on court fines and fees.…[...]

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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, race and gender can be charged with a white collar crime. White collar crime,…[...]

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It is never easy to lose a loved one, no matter what the circumstances. But if you suspect your loved one’s death was the result of negligence, you may be wondering if you have a valid claim. If so, here are a few key things to know as you consider contacting a lawyer familiar with wrongful death claims in the…[...]

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Drivers in Durham and Raleigh likely understand that every time they take to the area’s roads, they run the risk of being involved in a car accident (indeed, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were 275,067 crashes reported in the state in 2017). Yet most drivers likely believe themselves to be safe from any potential collisions given…[...]

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While you’re behind the wheel or walking through a parking area, it’s important to be just as alert as you would be on a main road. In fact, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 50,000 crashes take place in parking lots and garages each year. These happen because of most people have common misconceptions about parking-related accidents,…[...]

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If you have a child in college and he or she is heading somewhere for Spring Break, it could be an excellent time to remind them about the consequences of criminal activity. Unfortunately, many young people think Spring Break gives people the freedom to do whatever they want, but this is not the case. In fact, in recent years, some…[...]

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Insider trading is persistent problem in the stock exchange. Access to material non-public information (MNPI) can lead to serious charges, with huge fines and lengthy prison sentencing. Now that the emergence of the COVID-19 coronavirus has generated a global economic panic, new worries about insider trading have entered the picture. Market volatility opens new doors for illegal trading based on…[...]

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