The most catastrophic motor vehicle accidents involve the death of another person. If you were at fault in an accident that caused another individual's death, you could face death by vehicle charges. According to North Carolina law, there are two versions of the...
As new information, anecdotally and in studies, comes to light about marijuana's effects on pain, more states have looked into their current laws to see if they need to reform them. Sometimes it takes a personal experience to realize where the opinion of constituents...
North Carolina is in the process of reviewing legislation to legalize medical marijuana and has not yet advanced towards decriminalizing recreational marijuana. In stark contrast to other states, the penalties for possession remain harsh. After an arrest for...
Since 2012, drug use in North Carolina has been on the rise. It costs the state billions of dollars and is the third-leading cause of death. According to The Blanchard Institute, in North Carolina, a handful of substances are responsible for nearly 90% of admissions...
A North Carolina drug charge has the potential to lead to serious consequences. Depending on circumstances, you may have to pay fines, attend substance abuse treatment classes and even spend time behind bars, which may impact your ability to maintain a job and earn a...
When a North Carolina law enforcement officer stops your vehicle after you have been drinking, you may feel extremely anxious, even if you do not believe you consumed enough alcohol to put you over the legal limit. If you are hesitant to take a breath test at the...
A drunk driving charge can negatively affect your life in many ways, both legally and personally. While you should always look for alternate modes of transportation if you plan on drinking, you should also know how much it typically takes to increase your blood...
When you get pulled over for drinking and driving, you expect the law enforcement official to perform a few tests and formally charge you for DWI. You also likely expect for the consequences of this offense to occur after a formal conviction. But if you are a repeat...
You may think that taking prescription drugs is safe, and in many circumstances, it is. If you take medication that a doctor prescribed for you and follow the instructions for taking it, the risk of adverse effects, such as addiction, is typically very small....
Many people do not understand what drug trafficking really means. It is not, as some assume, a charge related to moving controlled substances from one place to another. That is more likely to incur distribution charges than trafficking. Rather, drug trafficking...
