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...
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...
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...
Truck accidents can occur in a number of ways in North Carolina, but there are five that are worth pinpointing. The first and leading cause is driver error. Actually, most truck crashes that involve error are the fault of the passenger vehicle driver. The errors can...
Most people who receive charges for driving while impaired (DWI) learn their lesson after their first offense. Even first-time DWI charges can carry serious consequences in North Carolina, and the risk of further penalties is unpalatable for most. Yet, you may have...
In and around the Wilmington area, residents and tourists alike enjoy lazy days on the water during the summer months. But drinking and boating is a concern to officials whose goal is boating safety.Inexperienced boaters, especially, may not realize the dangers of...
The six-pack of beer that a law enforcement officer discovered in your car during a party was not even yours, but it hardly mattered. The judge found you guilty of misdemeanor possession of alcohol.You were 17 years old at the time. A little over two years have passed...
We are pleased to announce that Wilmington Attorney, Woody White, has been selected to the 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers list. Woody was selected in 2012 and 2017-2020. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state....
Raising teenagers in North Carolina or anywhere else can be challenging. As kids age, they go through a variety of metabolic and hormonal changes that tend to affect personality. Even worse, your son or daughter may decide to experiment with illicit drugs. A drug...
Opioid overdoses are becoming far too familiar, and North Carolina is not immune. Parents face impossible odds, and getting their kids help seems more and more difficult. The epidemic is all too sobering, especially for parents of college students.Receiving a call...
