North Carolina's insurance commissioner is cracking down on fraud. His efforts include doubling the number of special agents that investigate it and encouraging citizens to report possible instances to his department by phone. He claims that for every dollar North...
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Month: May 2019
Can you overcome a bad temper?
If you have been convicted of a violent crime in North Carolina, part of your sentencing may include a requirement to complete some type of anger management program. If you have had a bad temper for a significant length of time, it may seem unrealistic that you could...
Finding a job after your conviction for white collar crime
While you may have paid the legal consequences stemming from your involvement in a white-collar crime, finding employment after your conviction is the next challenge you may face. At Steven T. Meier, PLLC, Attorneys at Law, we are committed to helping convicted...
Lawmakers push for change after teen is killed in chase
For years there has been controversy surrounding the protocols that are used to justify whether or not authorities should chase an unruly driver. In North Carolina, people can be arrested for neglecting to submit to the authorities when they are being pulled over....
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
Police officers conduct field sobriety tests when they suspect a driver has been drinking or is otherwise impaired. They test someone's ability to focus on a task, their balance, and their physical abilities. But, some tests provide more accurate information than...
When Homeland Security prosecutes cyberstalking
Most people are familiar with stalking: the act of spying on a person without their knowledge or consent. At some point, a person may become aware he or she has acquired a stalker; they are notoriously tenacious and can be hard to shake off. Celebrities who have...