Traffic
Representative Case: Failure to Deposit Security in Collision Fatality Case
Practice Area: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DMV/Traffic A client called the office explaining that he was in an accident and the other driver had died from the collision. He had another attorney handling his criminal charges but he received a letter from DMV, and one from a law firm seeking monetary relief. This client came…
Read MoreVisitors’ Guide to Driving in North Carolina
An estimated 39 million families in the US are planning to travel this Thanksgiving, meaning no matter where you live, roads are likely to be more congested than normal. No one wants to spend their holiday dealing with the aftermath of an accident, but if you are injured in an accident, our personal injury attorneys…
Read MoreHow to make your Charlotte commute safe for everyone on the road
As a fellow Charlotte commuter, I know how traffic can get during morning and evening rush hours. It’s easy to get frustrated when you’re running late and I-77 is backed up, but don’t take your frustration out on the other drivers who are in the exact same position you are. Avoid causing or being the…
Read MoreTampering with Traffic Cameras
Traffic cameras are used in areas throughout the country to help authorities catch those violating traffic laws at intersections and on roadways. Though they are often a source of controversy, they are still active in many states and municipalities. One New York man recently decided to take matters into his own hands. A man from…
Read MoreAn officer told me I could just pay my tickets off and wouldn’t have to spend money on an attorney. What should I do?
You were pulled over while driving and the officer wrote you a ticket. The officer then proceeds to tell you to just go pay the tickets off and not hire an attorney. However, you should always hire a lawyer if you are charged with a crime and unsure how to proceed. It is shocking how…
Read MoreCriminal Law: United States Supreme Court Rules that an Anonymous Tip Provides Reasonable Suspicion for a Traffic Stop
Early last week, the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Navarette v. California, a landmark case in criminal law that wrestled with whether a driver can be pulled over by the police solely on the basis of an anonymous tip. In Navarette, a woman called 911 to report that a silver Ford…
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