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Local police officer charged with assault after domestic incident
In Charlotte and across North Carolina, a domestic incident can happen to anyone and result in an arrest. This includes people in law enforcement. In addition, it is not restricted by gender. Although the overwhelming percentage of domestic violence cases have women being victimized, they…
Senator says deporting military veterans must end
U.S. immigration law lets an undocumented immigrant in South Carolina get deported, even if they served in the American military. A U.S. Senator from another state is leading the fight to change that. Sen. Tammy Duckworth served in the Army during the Iraq War, where…
Understanding workers’ compensation claim denials
Workers’ compensation is intended to provide payments to workers to cover their wages, medical expenses and other costs when they are injured at work. Workers can suffer injuries such as cuts and bruises, strains, sprains, broken bones and traumatic brain injuries. These injuries happen in…
Temporary work permissions extended for immigrant crime victims
Undocumented immigrants often face the difficult dilemma of cooperating with police when they are crime victims or witness and then risk the ability to work or stay in this country. However, the federal government announced earlier this month that it will expedite the issuance of…
Payments for lost wages may not cover all income loss
Like other states, North Carolina offers reimbursement for lost wages to those who suffer a work-related illness or injury in this state. However, the workers’ compensation program puts several caps on how much a victim of a workplace accident or illness can receive in reimbursement.…
Wrong way accident leaves new grandfather dead
A man who was returning to the greater Charlotte area after visiting his new grandchild in another state died in a wrong way accident. The accident happened at daybreak on Interstate 85. The other driver, a 19-year-old college student, slammed into the vehicle being driven…
The 2022 Visa Lottery results have posted
With the switching of administrations, immigration has yet again become a hot topic. But, one of the lesser-known ways to immigrate to the U.S. is through the so called, “Visa Lottery” run by the U.S. Department of State, who just released the most recent, “winners.”…
Talk to your teen about summer driving
As the summer season approaches, more teens will find themselves behind the wheel after school ends for summer break. While the freedom of driving a car is an exciting thing for many teens, it is also the second leading cause of death in teenagers. You…
Bartender accused selling alcohol to already intoxicated patron
Most adult residents of Charlotte are aware of the criminal penalties that may attach to driving a vehicle while drunk. What is less well known are the penalties that can be enforced against someone who serves an alcoholic beverage to someone who is obviously intoxicated.…
Do you have to submit to a breath test if asked to by police?
You may have had a drink or two at happy hour after work, or perhaps you shared a bottle of wine at dinner at a restaurant, and then drove home. However, while on your drive you may dread to see red-and-blue lights flashing in your…
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