North Carolina drivers may need to watch out for extra patrols as the seasons change. Wintertime brings with it the potential for slick and slippery roads, making for dangerous driving conditions. A driver's physical condition may exacerbate the dangers of traversing...
Year: 2019
In top 10 worst drunk driving states, N.C. ranks seventh
The holiday travel season for 2019 is now in full swing. With holiday traffic poised to reach near-record levels, national drunk driving statistics by state recently became public. Data collected in 2018 from organizations such as the National Highway Traffic Safety...
What are the signs of marital trouble?
Is your marriage on rocky ground? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. Signs of marital strife are not always obvious, especially when going through the motions day-to-day. Additionally, not all marital problems ultimately lead to divorce. According to Business Insider,...
Who must consent in stepparent adoptions?
As a stepparent, you play a vital role in your stepchild’s life. Not only do you provide emotional and physical support, but also, you and your stepchild share many experiences together, have many memories together and likely experienced several of life’s milestones...
Is there an accurate way for me to know my own BAC level?
Facing a drunk driving charge in North Carolina is probably one of the last things you want to do. However, it happens. You may feel perfectly fine to drive, but your BAC may be well over the legal limit. You may wonder if there is any way that you can accurately...
Should divorcing couples sell their business?
Dividing up marital assets in a divorce can become more complicated if the spouses own and manage a business. North Carolina business owners who are married face a number of options when they decide to end their marriage. Some are content to keep running the business...
When possession with intent to distribute occurs
Possession of illegal drugs with an intent to distribute is a serious offense punished by both state and federal laws. To understand how this crime is defined in North Carolina, it helps to know that this offense requires two components. First, an individual charged...
Can you get a felony for driving while impaired in North Carolina?
Many states are cracking down on the deadly crime of impaired driving, and North Carolina is one of the strictest. The short answer to the above question is: Yes, you can be charged with a felony for DWI, but typically this level is only reserved for repeat offenders....
Defend yourself if you’re accused of a DWI
DWI charges can affect all aspects of your life, from your social circle to your job to your own perception of yourself. It's important to recognize that a first-time offense can have lasting implications, but it doesn't mean that you are inherently bad or that you...
North Carolina drug charges yield notably serious consequences
Increasingly, more people across the country – including many North Carolina residents – are adopting liberalized attitudes toward drug possession and use. Marijuana is usually the centerpiece topic in decriminalization-linked discussions, with proponents of loosened...