Everyone who is going to head out to Independence Day parties this weekend must make sure that they are doing what they need to do to keep the roads safe. We know that you might not even think about this, but we are sure you can agree that this is important.
Know what factors matter in a drunk driving defense
Supreme Court Votes in Favor of First Amendment, Against North Carolina's Ban on Social Media
"In sum, to foreclose access to social media altogether is to prevent the user from engaging in the legitimate exercise of First Amendment rights."
When a drug-related search and seizure is unlawful
Getting charged with drug possession can happen following a routine traffic stop. This is actually one of the most common ways that North Carolina residents get accused of drug possession. A patrol officer might pull you over for a speeding violation, see something that looks like drugs on your backseat and then order a search of your vehicle. If the search reveals illicit substances, you might get arrested and charged with possession.
23-year-old woman charged with manslaughter after fatal crash
A motorist was involved in a serious collision that left a bicyclist catastrophically injured last Friday. According to authorities, the 23-year-old female driver who hit the bicyclist was intoxicated at the time of the crash. Police also say that she fled the scene of the accident.
25-year-old man wanted in North Carolina caught in Florida
A 25-year-old man was apprehended by Florida authorities earlier this week. Allegedly, when police arrested him, the man was sitting inside a stolen car at a St. Augustine Beach. Allegedly, someone had given him the car in exchange for meth.
Police arrest wrong-way driver on Interstate 485
Every time a North Carolina resident is accused of drunk driving, he or she will have the opportunity to defend against the charges in court. Up until a conviction occurs, the court will view the accused person as innocent of the alleged crimes. Furthermore, in order for a conviction to occur, the evidence must be strong enough to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
