In North Carolina, the law provides a legal framework for those who use force to protect themselves. These statutes can provide a legal defense, allowing a person, under certain circumstances, to use reasonable force without a duty to retreat and to repel an imminent threat. However, claiming self-defense in Greensboro requires a meticulous investigation, a thorough understanding of state law, and a compelling presentation of the facts. With our Greensboro self-defense lawyers at Schlosser & Pritchett, you can legally challenge your criminal charges and avoid a wrongful conviction and a lifetime of consequences.[...]
Amtrak train Carolinian No. 80 was making its way from Charlotte to New York when it slammed into a tractor trailer at an intersection in Halifax County. The driver of the truck had been struggling to make a left turn when the train appeared and struck the rig. The force of the collision sent debris flying, and caused the locomotive and baggage cars of the train to derail.
While the driver of the trailer was not injured, 55 of the 212 aboard were rushed to the hospital. The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, the [...]
