We are pleased to announce that Woody White, at Woody White Law PLLC, has been selected to the 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers ® list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in North Carolina. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson...
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What should you do if you’re accused of car insurance fraud?
Every year, hundreds of people in North Carolina attempt to commit car insurance fraud. Sometimes, it's a deliberate attempt to scam their insurance company. Other times, it's a simple mistake that leads to charges of fraud. Whatever the case, it's important to find...
Does a conviction require a unanimous jury vote?
One of the constitutional rights of individuals in North Carolina and the rest of the United States is the right to a trial by jury. This is an important right because an individual is considered innocent until he or she is proven guilty by a court of law. The Supreme...
What makes truck accidents different from car accidents?
If you're injured in a car accident in North Carolina, you might know who to contact to receive compensation. However, truck accidents operate differently. If you're hit by a commercial vehicle, you might be surprised to learn that the driver isn't always the only one...
Accidents that involve uninsured drivers
North Carolina residents are required by law to possess liability insurance if they own a motor vehicle. However, some drivers neglect this responsibility, and the number of motorists who drive without liability insurance increases whenever the economy takes a...
Supreme Court to hear Fourth Amendment case
North Carolina residents are protected against unreasonable government search and seizure by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and the scope of this protection has been clarified from time to time by decisions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The...
What parents and teens should know about marijuana use
Teens around the country may be less likely to use marijuana in states where its recreational use is allowed by law, although it is not yet legal in North Carolina. This is according to a study that was published in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers believe that this may...
Frequent ways that motorcyclists are injured
Motorcyclists in North Carolina face a number of risks, so it's good to know what the possible accident scenarios can be. For example, drivers sitting at a turn lane may turn into motorcyclists out of sheer inattention, or they may strike the motorcyclist while...
How high potency marijuana impacts mental health
It isn't uncommon for individuals in North Carolina and throughout the country to use cannabis. However, research suggests that using this substance can have an adverse impact on your mental health. The type of cannabis that you use as well as how often you use it...
What college students should know about drug crimes
If a North Carolina college student is caught using, selling or possessing drugs while on the college campus, the consequences can be vastly different than if they were caught on the street. Private schools are less likely to prosecute students for drug-related...