When North Carolina authorities charge you with driving while intoxicated and the charge ends up leading to a conviction, you may have to install an ignition interlock device on your car and any others you drive. The ignition interlock device requires you to submit a...
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What happens when you refuse a breath test?
Driving while intoxicated is a serious charge. Further, there are a few areas of criminal law where your civil rights are under as much threat. In North Carolina, you do not currently face the same no-refusal laws as you might in other states. However, there still...
Is nesting an option for your post-divorce family?
In many divorces, the couple decides to sell the family home and split the proceeds from the sale. If you go this route, you and your ex-spouse must each relocate to a new residence. Doing so, though, may take a toll on your children, as they may have to change...
How is a brain contusion different from a concussion?
The impact from a motor vehicle collision could cause you to hit your head. If you hit your head with enough force, it could cause a traumatic brain injury. There are many different types of traumatic brain injury, and while some are relatively mild, you should always...
How should I manage a hit-and-run?
The good news is that dealing with the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident is not that much different then dealing with any other accident. The bad news is that hit-and-run accidents tend to be much more emotional and frustrating. Keeping your wits about you is...
Can a forensic psychologist help with custody cases?
When a couple is unable to make decisions regarding child custody, divorce cases may drag on indefinitely. In this case, the judge is tasked with making a decision that is in the best interest of the child at the center of the dispute. As explained by Psychology...
Can I get a DWI if I am driving because of an emergency?
While you may do your best to avoid getting behind the wheel after you have had a few to drink, you may find yourself in a situation where you feel that there is no other choice. In a life-threatening situation, for example, you may decide that driving to the hospital...
Tips for successful divorce mediation
Divorce mediation can potentially help you settle significant issues with your former spouse without going to court. This form of alternative dispute resolution helps lay the foundation for a cooperative coparenting relationship if you have children. If you have...
Why are gray divorce rates rising?
Over the years, gray divorce rates have continually climbed. Gray divorce refers to any divorcing couple in their 50s or older. Many experts speculate on the potential reasons for this continued growth. What do the experts think cause the spike in rates? And what...
Preventing car accidents involving older drivers
For older people, driving is a way of maintaining their independence. There are many older people who are excellent drivers. Nevertheless, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that as people age, their chances for a car accident increase. This is...