With the legalization of marijuana happening across the country, many false drugged driving arrests have occurred. While marijuana is not legal in North Carolina, it is still possible to be falsely arrested on drugged driving charges. The problem with these arrests is...
Dunn NC Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
Why you should not put off estate planning
As busy as you are with work, your kids and other aspects of your life in North Carolina, the one thing you cannot afford to put off is planning your estate. You may think you do not need to make arrangements because you do not have much of anything to leave behind....
Duties that you can and should expect from a defense lawyer
What do you visualize when you think about a criminal defense attorney? If you are like most people, you see a person dressed in business attire standing before the court and arguing in favor of a defendant. While courtroom representation is an important duty, it is...
Good Samaritan car accident leaves 1 dead and 2 others injured
In a story that could make people think twice about helping those in need, news sources report that a car accident killed one and critically injured two others who were trying to help a man in need. The accident occurred in Raleigh, North Carolina, at about 7:30 p.m.,...
Family law | When it’s too late for a prenuptial agreement
Some amount of conflict is an unfortunate fact of life in nearly all marriages. As family law attorneys, we know that prenuptial agreements can reduce some of this conflict, especially financial conflict. However, many couples in the throes of love feel that they will...
Preparing for your initial estate planning consultation
Many North Carolina residents assume that estate administration is automatic following their death, but we want to advise our readers that estate planning comes first. In other words, you must have certain documentation in place before your estate administration can...
Key facts to know about a testamentary trust
Even if a person does not have a large amount of assets, a proper estate plan is beneficial. This plan allows an individual to denote the specific allocation of all assets, as well as specify any funeral or burial requests. Such information can be very helpful...
Towed car breaks free from police, killing one
The police were just trying to impound a car, but they were inadvertently involved in a deadly accident here in North Carolina. The employee towing the car was working for the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. After the crash, the North Carolina Highway Patrol was...
Divorcing in North Carolina with adopted children
Getting a divorce when you have children is always a difficult and emotional experience. When your children are adopted, divorce can create even more emotional baggage. Feelings of guilt and anxiety tend to worsen for divorcing parents who have adopted children. While...
Tips to protect your kids as they travel to and from school
Whether your kids are looking forward to school or dreading it, chances are you have some safety concerns about the back-to-school season. A big part of this concern centers on keeping your young children safe from pedestrian and car accidents as they travel to school...


