Even though they have only been widely available to the general public for about five years, drones have already undoubtedly made a mark on society. Drones, unmanned, remotely-flow aerial vehicles, have been registered about 1.5 million times in the U.S., accounting for both commercial and recreational uses. This doesn’t even include those that have been […]
Being a parent is no easy feat; it comes with a lot of responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is to protect the physical health and welfare of our children. Not only does that include things such as ensuring that they have food and shelter, but also taking our children to the doctor for an annual […]
Most of us who have seen either a legal TV show or movie and have heard the police make a statement such as “You have the right to remain silent” before arresting an individual. This is part of what is known as your Miranda rights or Miranda warning. Your Miranda warning warns the individual of […]
Sometimes good people can make poor decisions. Maybe you have found yourself in such a situation and now there is a warrant out for your arrest. Now you are left with the decision of whether you should turn yourself in or wait until the police catch you. Though it is not uncommon to receive a […]
Unfortunately for the many individuals impacted, sexual assault has proved to be one of the most common safety issues plaguing college campuses. A study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which included 5,000 college students who were enrolled in more than 100 schools, yielded results showing that 20 percent of individuals reported being raped. With […]
Unfortunately, bullying isn’t anything new. School children across the country experience various forms of bullying on a regular basis. But with the rapid advancement of technology, the same bullying that was once limited to the playground can now make its way beyond the locked doors of homes by way of electronic devices. What is Cyberbullying? […]
Many people find that a traffic citation is not a big deal, but there are some traffic offenses that can lead to much more serious consequences. In North Carolina, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle is one of them. Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle is generally charged as a misdemeanor, which will […]
North Carolina requires that anyone who drives a vehicle weighing more than 26,001 pounds (excluding trailers and hauling trailers that weigh more than 10,000 pounds, and vehicles accommodating at least 16 passengers such as buses, vehicles that transport hazardous materials) must obtain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if they are to use the vehicle for […]
Unfortunately, sometimes people make a big error in judgment when they decide to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08. When someone is pulled over under the suspicion of drunk driving, the officer may ultimately choose to administer either a breath or a blood test. But do you have a choice? BAC Tests […]
Most traffic and speeding offenses are not considered to be serious crimes, but rather infractions, in the state of North Carolina. However, there are still some that carry more serious consequences that may stay on your record forever. One such offense: Reckless Driving. Reckless Driving is a moving violation, considered to be a class 2 […]
