Many people in North Carolina might see traffic tickets as more of nuisance than anything else. On the one hand, no one in the Charlotte area wants to pay a fine and face the possibility of a mandatory defensive driving class and several years of…
United Stated immigration laws have several provisions that allow immigrants to remain in this country without a valid passport, visa, green card or full-fledged citizenship. One of the most helpful of such provisions is “temporary protected status.” Understanding the reach of this provision can allow…
Truck accidents can result in extensive physical, financial and emotional damages for victims of truck accidents. Truck driver fatigue can be dangerous and may result in truck accidents so it is important to understand the impacts of truck driver fatigue. Fatigue makes it difficult to…
Most North Carolina residents who suffer a work-related injury or illness will be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Residents of the Charlotte area should bear in mind that injuries and illness can develop over time and still be work-related; they need not be the…
Head-on collisions are always difficult to explain. Why does one vehicle, apparently under control of its driver, suddenly switch lands and hit a vehicle in the oncoming lane? A recent collision near Hickory raises a number of questions, to which police have only a few…
Many undocumented immigrants fail to file a personal injury claim because they believe that they will face deportation if they do this. Not only is this belief false, but it also affects immigrants because they end up paying for another’s mistakes when they shouldn’t have…
A stretch of I-77 near Woodlawn Road in Charlotte was the scene of a fatal car accident. The crash occurred early Monday morning after a tractor-trailer flipped over, setting in motion a chain of accidents. According to police, six different vehicles were involved. First responders…
This blog often discusses crime throughout our area and the importance of strong criminal defenses for those accused of those crimes. While it may seem like people are accused of criminal activities excessively in North Carolina and Charlotte, generally, as it turns out, it is…
For many lawful permanent residents in the United States, their ultimate goal is to apply for naturalization and become a citizen. The process can be complex and time-consuming, but it’s important to have at least a general understanding of the requirements. Time matters There are…
Most people know that they have the right to remain silent. But the extent of this right is oftentimes lost on those who don’t practice criminal defense. This can leave you at a significant disadvantage when dealing with the police, and it can put you…