People convicted of a crime are sentenced in the wake of their conviction. The court considers several factors when setting the terms of a sentence. The punishment for any wrongdoing is broadly “meant to fit the crime,” but not everyone convicted of a certain crime...

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What happens when a bar fight leads to assault charges
The last thing that someone expects when heading out for a night on the town with friends is to end it in police custody. However, sometimes social outings involving alcohol do lead to accusations that someone has violated North Carolina state law. Some people get...
What happens after a hit-and-run crash in North Carolina?
No one wants their day to end up completely disrupted by a car crash, but there are rules imposed by the state in the event of a wreck. When there's property damage or personal injury involved in a car crash, the drivers have to remain at the scene and report the...
Keep your distance from aggressive drivers
You know them when you see them. The unsafe aggressive driver weaving in and out of traffic, following too closely, speeding and driving as if he were the only one on the road. And you should be on the alert when you encounter them because aggressive drivers are more...
3 sources of evidence to prove someone else caused the crash
Figuring out who is really to blame for a car crash is a crucial step. The person who causes the collision will have liability for any property damage or personal injury that results. They may end up paying more for insurance after the crash because the other people...
Why do rollover accidents occur?
When you’re driving, one of the things you want to keep in mind is that speeding or driving recklessly could lead to rollover crashes. Rollover collisions aren’t as common as other forms, but when speed combines with unusual angles of approach or impacts with curbs or...
Will insurance cover your losses if you can’t work after a crash?
Some car crashes will wreck your vehicle, but others could leave you with major injuries. Amputations, compound or comminuted fractures, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries can all potentially leave someone unable to work after a car crash. The more demanding...
What is a “hidden” TBI after a motor vehicle collision?
Depending on numerous factors, a motor vehicle collision can lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike. While the symptoms of a TBI can be aggressive and often life-changing, they do not always appear until hours, days or...
Being able to buy a home following bankruptcy
People who have filed for bankruptcy in North Carolina are trying to improve their financial circumstances. Whether the overwhelming debt is due to medical expenses, a job loss, or for other reasons, there will be a sense of relief when the process is completed....
A North Carolina driver’s license can be suspended for speeding
North Carolina drivers might be aware of the various penalties they can face for traffic offenses. While drivers might not think that these issues will warrant a contacting a lawyer, the consequences can be problematic. This is especially true if the violation is...