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Drivers are much more likely to die in a small car than a large one, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The three-year study, which looked at driver fatalities that happened from 2015 through 2018, found that the size and weight of vehicles…

Two people have been ordered to pay $12 million dollars to the father of a 3 year old toddler who was brutally beaten to death in North Carolina. David Teddy, of Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., in Shelby, said that William Joseph McCullen, who lived with Jaylene Dumont, hit Dumont’s daughter in the…

On June 2, 2020, the North Carolina State Bar recertified David Teddy as a specialist in North Carolina Criminal Law. Mr. Teddy has held a criminal law specialist certification from the North Carolina State Bar since 1999. Mr. Teddy’s fellow partner, Daniel Talbert is the only other member of the private defense bar for…

Driving without a license in North Carolina is prohibited by law, and those who are caught may face fines or even jail time. The penalty for driving without a license varies, and different factors may influence the penalties you face. This quick guide explains what you need to know. Ways…

Entering someone’s private property without permission sometimes seems like no big deal. You might not even see a “private property” sign. No matter how easy it is to wander into someone else’s space, it can still be considered a crime under North Carolina state law. But it’s important to know…

Despite these troubled times, Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., continues to operate with the same core principle that launched this firm 25 years ago: What sets the team at Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., apart is our: “The courage to fight. The will to win. “ With that same courage…

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life around the world, and the situation is continually changing. At Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., we understand how frightening this crisis is, and we’re here to help you weather this storm. As a service to our community, we’re providing the following resources to help…

You Don’t Need to Leave the House to Meet with Our Lawyers We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Teddy, Meekins & Talbert,…

Large truck accident fatalities have increased steadily in recent years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Law Review report. Combine over 80,000 pounds of metal with negligence, speeding, poor vehicle maintenance, or other contributing factors, and the results can only be disastrous for anyone unlucky enough to be involved….

We all make mistakes in life. Sometimes they’re thoughtless, silly mistakes, like locking your keys in your car. Sometimes they’re big mistakes, like stealing something. With the help of our talented expunction lawyers at Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, P.L.L.C., you could move past even your big mistakes. It can be difficult…