Advice for Scooter/Moped Drivers

Scooters and mopeds have become increasingly popular in North Carolina, thanks to rising gas prices. They are particularly useful in urban settings. Unfortunately, being the tamer siblings of motorcycles doesn’t mean they’re not prone to accidents. If you have been injured while riding your scooter/moped, you need to contact a reliable injury attorney immediately. Scooter/moped …

The Four Elements of DWI in NC

Innocent until proven guilty—there’s no other way around it. This is the standard imposed on the prosecution, to deter wrongful convictions. America was founded on the principle that criminal convictions can affect a free person’s right to life and liberty in such a devastating way that the highest level of proof is required before a …

Take Legal Drama with a Grain of Salt

Do you watch shows like Law & Order? Although the series ended in 2010, reruns and spinoffs still air all over the country. Just like CSI, however, the show has become one of many sources of misconceptions about a lawyer's daily life. Award-winning media producer Jesse Lava discusses a few of these myths in a …

Raleigh Criminal Lawyer: The Potential Dangers of Increasing UAV Use

Crime is inherently a cat-and-mouse affair. Whenever the authorities believe that they’ve effectively prevented a crime from ever happening again, crooks just find a new way to continue their dastardly acts. There’s no doubt that criminals today are becoming more brazen, more cunning, and more creative. Take for example, the attempt of two people to …

Injured by Distracted Driving? Call a Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer

Distracted driving is a form of impaired driving in which a driver’s ability is compromised because he/she isn’t able to devote his/her full attention on the road. With the proliferation of smartphones, it’s easy to imagine what the leading cause for distracted driving is nowadays. To curb smartphone use while driving, one Virginia-based company is …

Tenacious Raleigh DWI Lawyer Mounts Tough Defense amid Tough Laws

Nine months after his drunk driving stint, Justin Bieber plead guilty to DWI charges and settled with a plea that involved a $50,000 donation to charity. The 20-year-old pop sensation was arrested in Miami in January after racing in a 30-mph zone at twice the speed limit. Even after being pulled over, he continued to …

Seasoned Raleigh Lawyer Defends Clients in Racially Motivated Arrests

Durham recently joined the ranks of several North Carolina towns and cities in requiring police to put consent searches in writing. The decision by the city council came in response to racially motivated arrests, which have widened the rift between police and the community for years. Consent forms stood out among 34 recommendations put forward …