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...
Wilmington Criminal Defense Law Blog
What qualifies as a felony DWI offense in North Carolina?
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...
Why is drinking on a boat riskier than drinking and driving?
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...
Do you seek expungement for underage alcohol possession?
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...
The Results Are In For The 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers List
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....
Keyboard cleaner may cause problems for your teenager
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...
Can a drug possession charge save your child’s life?
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...
What happens if you get a DWI while visiting from out of state?
If you receive a DWI charge in North Carolina and you live elsewhere, it is easy to feel uncertainty over what happens next. You may wonder how it will affect your driving record in your home state or what kind of penalty you might end up facing.Because each state has...
What is reckless driving?
Most traffic offenses people commit are straightforward, minor and common, such as going 5-10 mph over the speed limit, driving with a burnt-out taillight or parking in the wrong spot. More hazardous violations, such as running a stop sign, qualify as careless...
Results are in for the 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers ® list
We are pleased to announce that Woody White, at , has been selected to the 2019 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...