If you find yourself involved in a large truck accident, your entire life could change instantly. Many truck accident victims suffer serious injuries, and some are unable to survive the collision. Losing the ability to work, struggling with hospital bills and enduring...
Wilmington Criminal Defense Law Blog
Do drug convictions affect financial aid eligibility?
Many college students use financial aid to help pay for school in North Carolina, and many of them also experiment with drugs and alcohol while there. While a drug charge or conviction has the potential to lead to criminal consequences and repercussions from your...
Despite fewer drivers on the road, fatal accidents increase
During 2020, there were fewer drivers on the roads. Because denser traffic increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents, many researchers expected that the number of collisions would decrease. They were wrong. Across the United States, the incidence of fatal motor...
What is the North Carolina G.S. 90-96 program?
Drug charges can have an adverse impact on your teen or college-aged student’s future. If your student faces drug crime charges, you may wonder what you can do to prevent a conviction and, in the process, protect his or her continued enrollment at school, future job...
How to challenge field sobriety tests
Most states make having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater while driving illegal to curb DUI accidents. DUI laws allow officers to pull drivers over in Wilmington, North Carolina, if they suspect them of drunk driving. However, field sobriety tests are...
What are the different types of distracted driving?
Distracted driving is a problem in North Carolina just as it is for the rest of the country. Regardless of what causes a driver to become distracted, an accident can happen and put others at risk of injuries or even death. It’s important to know about the different...
The impact a DUI can have on a college student
If you are charged with DUI in North Carolina, it may have a significant impact on your ability to obtain a college education. Furthermore, it may have an impact on your ability to obtain employment after you graduate. Take a look at some of the specific consequences...
The justice system’s mishandling of the opioid crisis
Some professionals say that the opioid crisis in North Carolina and around the United States has partially been caused by the justice system's mishandling of addicts during and after incarceration. Proponents of rehabilitation for those convicted of drug crimes say...
Diminished value after car accidents
Getting into a car accident can have a significant impact not only on your health but on your finances as well. If you were recently in a car accident, examining the information outlined below can help explain your car's current and potential value in North Carolina....
Addiction, teens and crime
Many young people in North Carolina struggle with addiction. That's true in states across the country. However, it's important to understand that addiction in and of itself is not a crime. People may do many things they regret in the pursuit of their drug of choice....


