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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
If you have already been convicted of driving while impaired (DWI), you are probably well aware that North Carolina's drinking and driving laws are severe. There are five levels of misdemeanor DWI convictions, and if you have only received one prior DWI conviction,...
As the weather heats up and school lets out, many co-parents find themselves facing a unique set of obstacles.Summer presents new challenges for both parents, especially around these areas: Vacation plansSummer is the time for road trips and new adventures. Many...
If you and your ex couldn’t agree on everything before you finalized your divorce, a judge probably made the decisions for you. This includes how your custody agreement works and how much child support your ex pays. But what if you are not satisfied with the...
Getting pulled over by law enforcement can immediately put you in defense mode. Unfortunately, by doing this it can also make you say and do things that can cause you additional trouble. There is a certain protocol you should adhere to when being pulled over by an...
