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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It had been more than a year since measurable snow amounts fell in North Carolina. However, after a storm last week, some areas reported up to four inches. The snow and freezing temperatures reportedly contributed to multiple motor vehicle accidents across the state. Snowy weather can cause serious accidents One of the most serious accidents involved a law enforcement officer…[...]

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Some North Carolina residents may think it is harmless to put false information on a credit card application. Many financial institutions do not require individuals to submit documents such as pay stubs or tax returns as part of the credit card application process. However, intentionally lying on an application may count as bank fraud and lead to criminal charges. You…[...]

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Many crimes can fall into the category of white collar crimes. You will notice that these crimes often happen on a large scale and always involve a financial aspect. This category includes embezzlement, fraud and Ponzi schemes. Ponzi schemes have been around for a long time. In fact, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission explains the name comes from Charles…[...]

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A recent study of crash volumes and accident totals across the country shows that total motor vehicle accidents in Raleigh have decreased by 25.5% since 2018. Over the same time period, total crashes for the United States as a whole increased by 6.8%. Nevertheless, the same research ranks Raleigh sixth among the top 10 most dangerous cities in the nation…[...]

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Winters in North Carolina typically don't involve much snow, in contrast to other regions of the United States. However, this area is prone to rain during the winter months, which can also be hazardous to drivers. Knowing how to navigate wet, rainy roads is a must to keep yourself and other motorists safe. In this case, Edmunds offers the following…[...]

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If you are charged with a DWI in North Carolina, you must take your defense seriously. You could face fines, the suspension of your license, jail time and other consequences depending on how many times you were previously convicted of a DWI. At Frasier & Griffin, PLLC, we defend the rights of clients who are charged with a DWI and…[...]

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Property crime charges such as theft in North Carolina may result in misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the circumstances of the case. Factors include the amount, whether the perpetrator used a weapon and the type of property involved. Before facing a court date for a North Carolina theft charge, learn more about the types of crimes and the penalties…[...]

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