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There are many reasons police in North Carolina may suspect a driver to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. During a traffic stop, officers will likely ask the driver to perform standardized field sobriety tests to determine whether they are intoxicated. Are...
It can be quite unsettling to be driving along a North Carolina roadway and notice lights on a police car flashing behind you in your mirror. In such situations, it is always best to immediately pull over in the safest manner possible. Some drivers get so nervous that...
Law enforcement throughout North Carolina is concerned with keeping their communities safe and clear of illegal activity. Among the most pervasive types of crimes are those involving illicit drugs and narcotics, and those convicted of such crimes can face serious...
Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is a crime in North Carolina, with varying levels of severity. People who drive while impaired can face serious legal repercussions if arrested and convicted of the crime. The following details the different levels of DWI...
In the modern world, advanced technology adds convenience and support to daily life. However, certain issues, such as online correspondence, can also spark problems between people, especially if one person feels that another person is bullying. The term...
North Carolina and other states are facing shortages of teachers, including substitute teachers. Although parents want to believe school districts take proper steps to vet and select substitutes, the truth is that the process of becoming a substitute requires no more...
Law enforcement officers in North Carolina routinely conduct investigations into alleged criminal drug activity to help keep their communities’ streets safe for all. Often, these investigations last for several months before authorities feel they have enough probable...
When you and your spouse filed for divorce, like all North Carolina parents, you continued to want what is best for your children. You also understood that your decision to go separate ways as spouses would have both immediate and far-reaching implications in your...
It’s understandable to want to check on a loved one who was involved in a car accident. However, one should make sure not to drive to the scene impaired, or serious legal consequences could result. One incident in North Carolina saw two sisters arrested for DWI, and...
Many people in North Carolina hold law enforcement officers to a higher standard than regular civilians. However, officers are human and subject to the same failings as others at times. Such may be the case for a sergeant with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office...
