We're coming up on the most joyous time of year for many people. Unfortunately, this holiday period also includes some of the most deadly days of the year on our nation's roads. This is due to a combination of more people on the road and increased drinking.Law...
The number of veterans' treatment courts is increasing here in North Carolina, as it has over the past eight years across the country. These specialized courts have been established to deal with military vets who are facing charges for minor crimes.These courts do...
Eyewitness testimonies have been used in criminal trials for centuries, and someone who believes he or she saw you commit a crime could have a strong effect on the outcome of your case. However, according to the Innocence Project, DNA testing has resulted in hundreds...
If your estranged spouse wasn't an involved parent while you were married, don't expect him or her to change for the better after your divorce. Some non-custodial parents come to appreciate spending time with their kids when they don't have them around all the time....
The future of "self-driving" vehicles is getting ever closer. Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, recently announced that all of its cars are now being made to allow for completely autonomous driving. Musk asserts that this technology provides a "safety level substantially...
Once your divorce is complete, you likely don't want to look at another legal document (or lawyer) for a while. However, there's one last and essential legal matter you need to deal with -- your estate plan.Your plan needs to reflect: -- Your new marital status-- Your...
Have you ever heard the old adage, "You can''t sue City Hall?" It turns out that yes, you actually can.It used to be that all government agencies were protected by the ancient doctrine of sovereign immunity, which protected governmental bodies from almost all...
Two high school students were killed after the vehicle in which they were riding was hit by a vehicle that the North Carolina State Highway Patrol say crossed the center line. The accident occurred on N.C. Highway 47 at about 7:30 a.m.The victims, a 17-year-old and...
You don't have to be a celebrity with homes scattered across the globe to wind up with your relationship in tatters and headed for divorce court. While dividing up the spoils of Brad Pitt's and Angelina Jolie's marriage will likely be a complex matter, non-famous...
In North Carolina, there are more than 125 trucking fatalities in an average year-indeed, we rank among the states with the highest number of truck accidents.One of the most common causes of such crashes is driver fatigue. Truckers work longer hours than most...
