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Nowadays, people are quick to take a video on their phone and share it online when something goes wrong. Given the numerous claims of unlawful police behavior, recording interactions with law enforcement seems like a natural response. While the First Amendment gives...
In North Carolina, firing a gun at any property – such as a building, vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or any other enclosed structure – is a crime. It’s reckless behavior that endangers the lives of those inside the structure, and a conviction for the offense leads to...
A conviction for sex offenses can result in incarceration and hefty fines. However, there is also the possibility of registering as a sex offender after serving a prison sentence. This involves having your information and offenses accessible to the public. If avoiding...
The average adult struggles to accurately gauge their own chemical impairment. People frequently do not realize how drunk they are until someone else points out their symptoms. Even those who recognize that they have had too much to drink may find themselves in a very...
All partnership businesses involve the participation of two or more people to run an enterprise and share its profits. The main advantage of a partnership is that all partners can combine their resources to help grow the business – something a sole proprietorship...
A criminal record can haunt you for the rest of your life, costing you jobs, educational opportunities and damaging your reputation. This may seem like an unfair consequence, especially if your crime was non-violent in nature or you committed it when you were young...
Flying by plane is among the safest modes of transportation, yet many passengers cannot shake off the feeling that something might happen. It is not without cause. Airlines have reported that unruly passengers and their bad behavior continue to cause trouble...
Over the past few years, there have been many news stories about customers who were sent to jail after a dispute with a rental car company. North Carolina residents may wonder if a car rental company send them to jail here too? The not-entirely-satisfying answer to...
Unlike prohibited substances, controlled prescription medications are legal for someone to possess and use under certain circumstances. After a doctor diagnoses someone with a specific condition and recommends certain medications for their treatment, an individual can...
Most day-to-day transactions and purchases involve the collection of personal information. This practice could be typical to expedite payments but might put individuals at risk if their details fall into the wrong hands. If consumers willingly provide their...