Law enforcement officers in North Carolina have used police lineups for decades to narrow their search for criminal suspects. However, this practice has faced heavy scrutiny in recent times from officials concerned with both the accuracy and procedure regarding police...
Determining fault for a car accident is an important task. In North Carolina, the determination of fault can make the difference between getting compensation for your damages and getting nothing at all. There are a variety of factors that the insurance company looks...
If you've just moved to North Carolina from another state, you might be wondering if you still have a DUI conviction on your record. You weren't arrested in this state, so why should you have to deal with the consequences in this state? However, a DUI conviction--and...
If a police officer suspects you of driving while impaired in North Carolina, you're likely to get pulled over. When this happens, officers often ask the people they pull over to perform a field sobriety test. But should you perform this test for a police officer?...
Some people might assume that if law enforcement says that a person's fingerprints are found at a North Carolina crime scene, the person was probably there. However, according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, fingerprint analysis, which has...
Individuals involved in an auto accident might need to engage in quick thinking. One of the first steps to take after a vehicle wreck in North Carolina is the driver checking on his or her condition and passengers. Many people understand the importance of checking for...
You were likely relieved to learn that your teen or young adult child survived a car accident. However, if someone else died in the crash, your son or daughter could face a criminal charge of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle in North Carolina. Although you cannot...
The opioid crisis is a national emergency. Across North Carolina and the rest of the country, opioid addiction is costing people their health, jobs and even lives. Whether it is a prescription drug like oxycodone or an illicit substance like heroin, opioids have high...
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...
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...
