There is an increased penalty for speeding in a school zone (N.C.G.S. 20-141.1 and 20-141(e1)). Previously, the fine was $25. Now, like work zones, the penalty is $250 dollars, a …
Picking up Child at School Leads to DWI
A father faces his fourth time being charged with Driving While Impaired after he was stopped by a police officer when he was attempting to pick up his daughter from …
Immigration and Collateral Consequences Beyond Court for Traffic Offenses
We often forget that many traffic offenses are also criminal offenses, and may have collateral consequences beyond the courthouse. Immigration consequences are one of those collateral consequences. The law is …
DUI for Olympic Swimmer – Contact Our Greensboro Lawyers
Olympic Swimmer, Michael Phelps, has been charged with Driving While Impaired (DUI). At or around 1:40 AM, his vehicle was seen crossing double lines and driving recklessly on 1-95 in …
Chad Garrett speaks at NC Bar
Greensboro Attorney The North Carolina Bar Association launches their new website September 30th, www.ncbar.org. This long awaited update will enhance both Attorney resources and provide an easier to use, friendly …
College Softball Team Bus Accident Investigated as Homicide
Four members of a College Softball Team were killed when a tractor-trailer crossed the median and hit their team bus. It was a two-vehicle Car Accident, and currently it’s being …
Greensboro DWI leads to Roll-Over Accident and Drunk Man on the Run
Last night at or around 10:30 PM, a car hit a curb, rolled over and then hit another car causing a car accident. The out of control vehicle then drove …
Greensboro Police Target Spring Garden Street
Traffic safety violations are being targeted by the Greensboro Police Department on Spring Garden Street. The traffic safety initiative starts Tuesday, September 176th, and last for nine weeks. The initiative …
Driving Privileges
Non-impaired driving based limited driving privileges are a complex but wonderful addition to North Carolina’s statutory authority. This statute, N.C.G.S. 20-20.1, requires close reading, and is failrly complex. Essentially, these …
Any Color Flashing Lights – Move Over!
N.C.G.S. 20-157(f), or as its commonly called, the “move over law,” was expanded to include any public service vehicle or utility vehicle, with “amber colored flashing lights.” So in addition …