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There was a recent robbery in Mecklenburg County involving an arcade and an attempted murder. On May 2nd, robbers entered Buster’s Arcade along U.S. Highway 29, armed with an AR-15 and a handgun. The two proceeded into the arcade while threatening patrons with gunfire if they did not listen to their commands. Due to the threats, the robbers were…
Charges restricting a parent’s access to his or her child is a life-changing event. When this occurs, anger and sadness are just a few emotions that can occur. Restrictions usually follow if a parent has committed some crime. There are, however, ways to protect yourself in cases where your rights to your children are threatened….
We all know that driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law in North Carolina. We also know that getting behind the wheel after consuming or using illegal drugs is also prohibited under state law. What you may not know, however, is that it can be illegal to operate a motor vehicle while using prescription…
What is Wrongful Death? When an accident claims the life of a victim in North Carolina, the family may have legal options available to recover damages. Wrongful death claims allow the victim’s estate to recover monetary damages from the person responsible for the fatal crash. Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? While many states provide…
Getting a speeding ticket can ruin your day. In most cases, a ticket can result in substantial fines, points on your driving record, and an increase in insurance premiums. If you have multiple traffic violations, you may even face the temporary loss of your driver’s license. What if you disagree with the ticket or believe that you…
In North Carolina, all drivers on the road are subject to the state’s implied consent law. This means that by hitting the open road, you automatically give your consent to submit to chemical testing if a police officer believes that you are driving while impaired. While you still have the right to refuse a breathalyzer or…
A Shelby County man was recently arrested after a 7-hour standoff with local police. According to reports, the 33-year-old man was involved in an altercation with his grandfather that turned violent. As the grandfather drove away, the young man fired several gunshots in the direction of the car. At least one of the bullets struck the grandfather,…
Children are always affected when their parents make the decision to get a divorce. Not only do parents have to figure out how to divide marital property, but they must also figure out who gets to spend time with the kids and when. Child custody arrangements are an essential component of a divorce. North Carolina prefers parents…
Leslie Helton Eaves, a local Gaston County woman, is facing criminal charges for theft after stealing more than $600 from her employer. According to reports, the owners of Dan’s Restaurant in Bessemer City became suspicious when they noticed that cash was missing from the register. As it turns out, the employee they had entrusted to look after…
Owning property comes with many benefits. One of those benefits is to enjoy the exclusive use of that property without infringement from the outside world. If you enter or remain on another person’s property without permission, you face both criminal and civil charges for trespassing. What will the prosecution have to do in order to…