Most of the time, when people think of criminal activity associated with hurricanes and other natural disasters, looting usually comes to mind -- not an illegal animal rescue operation. Unfortunately, authorities in North Carolina decided to focus their attention on...
The implied consent laws in Illinois essentially say that the ability to own a driver's license is a privilege, not a right. By implication, anyone with a license has given the police consent to test for chemical impairments.In other words, merely obtaining a license...
Online reviews are important to a business. They not only affect a company's ability to rank highly in search engine results, but they're also extremely influential when it comes to encouraging customers to try a business product or service.Naturally, you want to...
The state of North Carolina has a history of strict drinking and driving statutes, but the Governor’s DWI Initiative has taken penalties to another level. The state is serious about keeping drunk drivers off the road, and repeat offenders may lose their vehicles...
The automated technology that was supposed to produce driverless vehicles hasn't quite lived up to its hype -- at least not yet. Another accident involving Tesla's automated driving features illustrates some of the dangers presented by the technology.In 2016, Tesla's...
In prison, your right to privacy is sharply limited, even on the phone. In fact, you'll probably see a sign warning that all of your phone calls are being recorded. You may even get a reminder message before you start to dial.Take that warning seriously. Too many...
Dropping the kids off at school every morning during the school year is a hassle -- and it can be dangerous. It's easy to end up in a car accident with another harried parent. Worse, you run the risk of hitting a child or teenager if you aren't very careful!To cut...
Who is liable if a student is attacked on campus?As universities and colleges around the country gear up for the fall semester, students are gearing up as well. Many anxious parents worry about sending their children off to campus around so many strangers, where...
Assault and battery charges are serious business -- but the differences between the two aren't always easy to understand.The more you understand about the law, the better your chances of overcoming these kinds of charges. Here's what you need to know about assault and...
Let us say that you are a college student working toward your goal of becoming a teacher. One wrong move and a conviction for DWI could derail your career hopes.An arrest for driving while impaired may result in penalties that will affect life as you know it as well...
