It hurts when someone else breaks a promise, you’re disappointed and didn’t get something you were expecting. But in some cases, the broken promises have a lasting impact and can be considered fraud. So when do broken promises cross the line to becoming fraud? What’s The Difference Between Broken Promises And Fraud? In order to...Read More

Falling victim to a con scheme may come with various feelings, from anger and guilt to shame. However, staying silent isn’t the answer, and letting authorities know can help bring the con artist to justice. But beyond that, seeking legal counsel may help you recap any money you lost and possibly more for emotional damages....Read More

If you have been charged with assaulting a police officer, know your consequences will be more severe than assaulting a civilian. This is because North Carolina deems police officers as a part of a protected class, making crimes against them more heinous. The North Carolina criminal justice system considers assaulting a police officer and inflicting...Read More

Even when a child is convicted of a crime as a juvenile, the misstep can follow them for the rest of their lives and have long-term effects. Juvenile convictions may disqualify someone from receiving scholarship money, getting a job, or earning a spot in college. In addition, if an employer runs a background check, a...Read More

Attending a musical festival, sporting event, or another event with a large crowd sounds like a fun evening. Still, if the group turns into an unruly mob, things can get dangerous. If an unruly mob has injured you, you may feel like no one is responsible, and therefore you can’t receive damages. However, with suitable...Read More

[column parallax_bg=”disabled” parallax_bg_inertia=”-0.2″ extended=”” extended_padding=”1″ background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”” background_position=”” background_size=”auto” background_attachment=”” hide_bg_lowres=”” background_video=”” vertical_padding_top=”0″ vertical_padding_bottom=”0″ more_link=”” more_text=”” left_border=”transparent” class=”” id=”” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” width=”1/1″ last=”true”] [/column] [column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] CONSUMER ALERT Look Out for Scammers Claiming to Represent State Government Agencies Friday, September 16, 2022 Our office has received reports of...Read More

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Friday, September 9, 2022 Our office has learned of a scam targeting Mecklenburg County residents by telling them they’re missing a court date. The scammer calls from 704-228-9701 and impersonates a Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Deputy to trick victims into giving them their personal or financial information. Scammers often scare their...Read More

When someone has been convicted of a second DWI charge, you may wonder if that means a mandatory license suspension. The North Carolina Department of Transportation enforces different consequences from the criminal legal system, from the arrest to post-conviction. So you’ll have to deal with the administrative and legal repercussions. Will I Lose My Driver’s...Read More

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Enjoying a day on a boat sounds like the perfect summer activity, but when something goes wrong, it can be deadly. Boating accidents come with unique legal challenges that car accidents don’t because of the conditions, waves, liability, and more. Unfortunately, just because the accident killed someone doesn’t...Read More

Motorcycles and cars share the road, but the rights of motorcycle and passenger vehicle drivers slightly differ regarding accidents. Even outside the rule of law, people often exhibit motorcycle bias after accidents, thinking the motorcyclist helped cause the accident. Building a solid case right after the accident will be vital to receiving the damages you...Read More