If you had to guess, what would say is the leading cause of fatal car accidents?Drunk or drugged drivers? Cases of road rage? Drivers texting or talking on a phone while in motion? While all of those are certainly problems, it turns out the single biggest cause of...
The first time anybody faces criminal charges, they're usually in shock. Most people don't set out to commit a crime -- and they're stunned by the circumstances that have led them to their situation.Far too many people react to the stress of their arrest by trying to...
When a cop pulls you over for a traffic offense and gives you a ticket, more than just irritation and inconvenience occur. A ticket also comes with lasting consequences, which is why it is not always best to just pay the fine and move on.Traffic citations add...
Easements, which grant someone else the right to use a piece of property in some way, are often a troubling issue in real estate. What didn't bother a past owner may be quite troublesome to a new owner -- and that creates conflict with the people who feel that the...
On June 23, some diners at a local pizzeria in the Five Points area of Glenwood, North Carolina, had their dining experience abruptly curtailed when a 20-year-old drunk driver went over the curb and crashed into the outdoor patio of the restaurant.Locals say that this...
A North Carolina woman who blew a .16 -- or higher -- on several Breathalyzer tests has had her drunk driving conviction overturned on appeal. The case is a fascinating example of just how seriously the courts take the issue of "probable cause" when the police make a...
Dividing property and money during a divorce may seem complicated, but splitting these may seem simple in comparison to figuring out timesharing with kids. Creating a fundamental visitation agreement is crucial in the success of your post-divorce parenting.A parenting...
If you're like a lot of people, you love summer -- and you may spend a good portion of the summer wearing nothing on your feet but flip-flops.That could be a problem. Not only are flip-flops bad for your health, but they also put you in greater danger of a...
For the ninth year in a row, the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) have teamed up to spread the message that it's illegal and unsafe to drink and drive -- whether you're behind...
What are the real dangers to drivers on North Carolina's roads? According to the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDOT), there's no real mystery about what leads to the majority of car accidents in the state. Data from 2017 gives us the following...
