North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

If a semi-truck driver makes a mistake on the road, it’s easy to see that they are responsible for the crash. Say a driver looks at their phone, drifts over the centerline, and crashes into a pickup truck. The fault lies with the driver.  But there are also cases...

Having another vehicle follow too closely when you’re driving can be nerve-wracking. You’re constantly anxious as you look at the mirror, just thinking about how they’re making an accident far more likely than it has to be.  This could happen for a lot of reasons....

Many people, when given a speeding ticket, assume that they simply have to pay. They don’t even consider their options. They just cut the check, no matter how difficult it is to afford such a sudden expense, and hope it doesn’t happen again.  The truth, though, is...

Cautious drivers watch other motorists for signs of distracted driving. For example, when you see a nearby driver looking at a device or adjusting the radio, you know to be extra careful. Unfortunately, some distractions are less easy to notice. Cognitive or mental...

When it comes to distracted driving, those who text behind the wheel often get the brunt of the blame. And it is true that smartphones are perhaps the biggest source of in-car distraction, leading to many accidents. But they are not the only form of distraction, and...

Maybe you were speeding. Maybe you rolled through a stop sign or ran a red light. Perhaps you changed lanes without using your turn signal.  Regardless of why you received a traffic ticket, it’s critical that you learn more about your options moving forward. This...

There are many times when drivers make mistakes on the roads. Those drivers can put others’ lives at risk, all because they violate the traffic laws. Take for example this story of a trooper who is just now returning to his home after 84 days; he was hit by a car...

You like getting where you want to go quickly, but that also means that you often speed. For the most part, you avoid tickets, but this time, you were going above the limit as you passed a highway trooper. Of course, you were speaking with the officer within minutes....

When drivers make mistakes, there’s always going to be a risk that there will be a crash and injuries as a result. Drivers should always pay attention to the road, drive only when sober and be aware of others to help prevent collisions. Poor driving techniques or...

You were heading home from the university and going to see friends when you saw an unusual glint to the right. You had barely enough time to look over and see another car barreling at you before you were struck in the middle of an intersection while waiting to turn...