Lillington Legal Issues Blog

Any woman who has driven alone late at night and experienced car difficulties likely knows of the panic that such a scenario can create. As such, a woman experiencing this may feel that she has no other option but to take action to protect herself. In fact, a woman in North Carolina who was reportedly stopped for speeding claims that car problems were a factor; she has since been accused of driving while intoxicated, or DWI.

The incident that led to the woman's arrest happened around 12:30 a.m. on a day in mid-December. According to the woman, she was driving on I-85 when she believed that she was experiencing car trouble. She claims that she began speeding in an attempt to reach an exit.

Most people in North Carolina are likely aware of the potential chances of being involved in an accident when traveling in a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, certain actions that some people take could potentially increase the risk of causing an accident, such as driving while under the influence of alcohol. In fact, police believe that alcohol consumption was a factor in a recent car accident that resulted in a fatality.

The incident reportedly happened around 9 p.m. on a day in mid-November. According to reports, a 41-year-old man was driving a vehicle at high speeds. The vehicle reportedly exited the left side of the road, causing the driver to overcorrect.

Most everyone in North Carolina would likely agree that parents have certain obligations to their children. Both parents must ensure that the needs of their children are met. However, a man in another state claims that he is still being forced to pay child support even though a paternity test revealed that the child in question is not his.

The man claims that because he believed that the child was his, he signed the birth certificate. When he went to court to seek visitation of the child, the judge ordered a paternity test. He was reportedly devastated when the test revealed that there was no biological connection.

For decades, there has been information available regarding the potential harm that smoking cigarettes can cause. Perhaps because of this, many have turned to an alternative in the form of e-cigarettes in recent years, perhaps believing that it holds less risks to their health. Unfortunately, reports regarding serious illnesses occurring in North Carolina and other areas of the country have prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend cessation of use of such devices. Many across the country are suffering as a result of what appears to be a dangerous product.

According to the CDC, there have been approximately 450 cases of lung illnesses related to vaping. Unfortunately, five people have died. Reports indicate that all of these victims had vaped in the days or weeks preceding their illness; many of the patients used tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). These cases have been reported in over 30 states, including North Carolina, and a territory.