It is always a tragedy when a promising young life is snuffed out in a senseless accident, and that is just what happened recently in Hampstead, NC.A 21-year-old young woman died in a head-on collision with an allegedly intoxicated driver who was driving in the wrong...
Month: July 2016
Don’t make these mistakes with your IRA
When clients begin the process of estate planning, individual retirement accounts are a popular choice. But while IRAs can be a fairly straightforward way to distribute your assets, there are ways that clients can unnecessarily complicate the process for their heirs....
Slip and fall cases can be tricky to prove in court
One of the assumed risks of being a small business owner is the potential liability for injuries suffered by customers, vendors or others in "slip and fall" accidents on the company's premises.Property or business owners who allow dangerous conditions like wet floors,...
Distracted driving: The dangers of teen driving in the summer
All across the country, teenagers look forward to summer break and a respite from the daily grind of school, homework and extracurricular activities. While it's tempting to hand the keys over to your teenager and enjoy getting a break from playing chauffeur, it's also...
What to do when stopped for questioning by police
Being stopped by the police can be a tense, emotional experience for anyone, regardless of how or why he or she is being questioned. It is important to remember that the way you conduct yourself when stopped by police can have enormous implications on further legal...
Tactics that may shake a DUI charge
If you're being charged with a DUI, you don't always have to accept it. There are a few defense tactics that can sometimes be used to combat these charges. Though this is not an exhaustive list of all of your options, a few potential tactics are noted below:1. Saying...
What happens as blood alcohol concentration increases?
You probably know that the blood alcohol concentration limit in North Carolina is 0.08, as it is all across the country. However, to understand why that limit is in place, it's important to know what happens as your BAC increases.-- By just 0.02, you may feel slightly...