Twelve million… that’s the number of people impacted by domestic violence every year, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. In Mecklenburg County, there were 8,845 domestic-violence related incident reports filed with police in 2017. “The numbers are heartbreaking, but what’s really sad is that anyone can be an abuser and anyone can be abused,”… Read more »
Getting pulled over by a police officer is nerve-wracking. But what about when it goes beyond just a speeding ticket and the officer wants to search your vehicle? Your first instinct may be to let the police officer do what he wants and to search your car, but you will want to rethink that. “This… Read more »
On a daily basis there are dozens of arrests happening throughout the Charlotte area. But there are a few that stand out from the rest of the pack and make you wonder, “Is this real?” “While committing any kind of crime is never smart, there are a few criminals that take it to a new… Read more »
Let’s face it, seeing flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror is never fun. But imagine being the police officer who has to walk up to a stranger’s car, without knowing what the driver has inside their vehicle. With shootings involving officers and drivers, routine traffic stops have become nerve-wracking and dangerous for both parties… Read more »
The process of going through a divorce can be stressful and emotions are at an all-time high. But divorce can also be costly! “The cost of divorce can vary but you’re more than likely going to have to spend thousands of dollars during the whole process,” says Thomas D. Bumgardner, an attorney with the Law… Read more »
North Carolina and South Carolina share a few similarities including our love for the Carolina Panthers, great beaches on the Carolina coast and we even share the Carowinds theme park! But there is one major difference between the two states: fireworks laws. “Charlotte is so close to the North Carolina-South Carolina border. Many people commute… Read more »
In many things in life, gaining points is a good thing. You want to score points in a basketball game or maybe you want to rack up cool points with your friends or children. But when it comes to your driving record, the fewer points the better! “Traffic tickets equal points that accumulate on your… Read more »
When you go to a doctor or healthcare provider, you are trusting them with a very precious thing… your life or the life of a loved one. So, it can be very frustrating and confusing when a serious injury or death occurs because of medical negligence. “There’s nothing frivolous about medical malpractice. In fact, a… Read more »
It’s a sight that makes your stomach sink: flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. The officer says you were driving way over the speed limit and hands over the dreaded traffic ticket telling you to either pay a hefty fine or fight the ticket in court. Your friends tell you to fight it because… Read more »
Child support is a monthly allowance that noncustodial parents pay to help cover living expenses for their children until they are 18 years old. “The amount of child support is determined by the court system and is usually based on the noncustodial parent’s income,” says Thomas Bumgardner, attorney with the Law Office of Thomas D…. Read more »
