With the prom season rapidly approaching, police in North Carolina are planning a crackdown on underage drinking. They will be increasing enforcement efforts which means more kids can be cited for minor consumption of alcohol. Statistics demonstrate that approximately two out of five car accidents that take place on prom night involve the consumption of alcohol. While… Continue reading Prom Season Prompts Crackdown on Teen Drinking in North Carolina

As we near the Christmas holiday, it seems appropriate to take a break from our regular discussion of DUI, fraud, assault, and other criminal defense news and to report on something a little more nice list-appropriate. Earlier this week, a Missouri woman received an unexpected gift: the camera that had been stolen out of her… Continue reading A Christmas Miracle: Reformed Thief Returns Stolen Camera

The state of Colorado, the driving laws are tough on teens. As a result, between 2003-2008, the number of teen deaths from auto accidents has dropped by 44%. Unfortunately, in 2004, 80% of all teen passengers that died in car accidents, died while another teen was behind the wheel. Colorado continues to enhance its teen driving… Continue reading Colorado (CO) Teen Auto Insurance Laws, Rates & Requirements

Under Colorado’s Graduated Driver Licensing program, a number of restrictions on teen driving apply. Drivers under the age of 18, who have not had a driver’s license for more than six months, cannot transport passengers under the age of 21. The only exceptions to this rule are in the cases of emergencies and if the… Continue reading Colorado Teen Driving Laws and Enforcement