In recognition of the danger posed by distracted driving, lawmakers here in North Carolina have passed a series of laws designed to keep motorists safe on the roads and highways. Indeed, it is illegal for both bus drivers and novice drivers (i.e., those under 18) to...
As we touched on in an earlier post, it's understandable how those placed under arrest for drug possession could feel a sense of panic, concerned that their temporary lapse in judgment will have a potentially ruinous effect on their future.It's important for people in...
As we discussed in a recent post, more and more people are utilizing alternative forms of transportation owing to everything from an urge to reduce their carbon footprint to an urge to reduce their monthly insurance bills. Indeed, one form of alternative...
Whether you are a college student caught with a small bag of cocaine in your pocket or a working adult caught with a few pills for which you don't have a valid prescription, it can be truly unsettling to be charged with drug possession. Suddenly, you are wondering...
If the idea of spending a relaxing day on the lake enjoying a few cold ones with friends is your kind of fun, you might want to reconsider your choice of leisure activity. Boating is still fine, of course, but if you do so while impaired, you could be facing harsher...
Over the last few years, many people here in North Carolina have eschewed more traditional modes of transportation -- cars, trucks, SUVs -- in favor of their smaller and decidedly more efficient counterparts -- motorcycles, bicycles, buses. While the reasons for...
There is no disputing that North Carolina, much like every other state, has seen abuse of both heroin and prescription opioids take a truly astounding toll on public health. Indeed, statistics from the state Department of Health and Human Services reveal that over...
With the Fourth of July weekend finally here, traffic levels are going to be consistently high, as people make their way to visit family and friends in town, or travel to more distant locations for some much-needed rest and relaxation. In fact, many experts are...
