Smartphones are a daily part of life in the 21st century, but several government studies show that these gadgets are also making highways more hazardous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released statistics that show that after years of...
Month: October 2016
Infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies
The law is a complex system that is hard to follow and interpret for those who haven't studied it. You may hear legal terms and jargon simply by watching the news or crime TV shows, but what do these terms actually mean? Defining an infraction Infractions are...
North Carolina woman sentenced for murder of father
On Oct. 10, a 20-year-old North Carolina woman pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of her 50-year-old father and was sentenced for the murder and for concealing his death. She received a sentence of 25 years for the murder and a sentence of 5 to 7 years for...
Reducing traffic fatalities to zero is the plan
On Oct. 5, U.S. Department of Transportation officials laid out a plan that could ultimately set the bar for safety on roadways in North Carolina and elsewhere across the country to the highest possible standard. The department's statement was released in connection...
ACLU report finds drugs users serve long sentences
People in North Carolina might be interested in the findings of a study by the American Civil Liberties Union that recommends decriminalizing the possession of drugs for personal use. The ACLU found that a significant amount of public and law enforcement money and...
Felons and firearm laws in North Carolina
In North Carolina, it is a Class G felony for a felon to purchase, possess or be in control of a firearm. Section 14-415.1, the Felony Firearms Act, applies to anyone who is under indictment or may have been convicted in any state or court in the United States. It...
Man sentenced to 7 years after admitting to be habitual felon
On Sept. 28, it was reported that a North Carolina man who admitted to being a habitual felon was sentenced to at least seven years in prison. According to the report, he pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges, including possession of a stolen motor vehicle,...