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Refusing to Sign a Citation in NC
Is it illegal to refuse to sign a citation or a traffic ticket in North Carolina? Often, when a person is cited for a traffic violation in North Carolina, the
Youthful Offender Act (SC)
South Carolina Youthful Offender Act – Every day we are faced with many decisions and as we get older and wiser, we tend to put more thought and effort into
Decisions in Criminal Cases
Decisions in criminal cases – Involvement in a criminal case can be the most stressful thing in someone’s life. There are a lot of things to consider, there are a
Criminal Appeal – Appealing a Criminal Case
Criminal appeal – In a criminal case, a finding of guilty by the jury may not be the end of things. Defendants may always put in a notice of appeal
Racist Letters – are they legal?
New details in the investigation into racist letters received by Mecklenburg County and Charlotte city officials. Commissioners tell us multiple agencies are now looking into whether the letters came from
BUI / Boating While Impaired in NC
Boating while impaired, often called “BUI” (boating under the influence), is illegal in North Carolina. It is punished as a Class 2 misdemeanor. BUI is governed by NCGS § 75A-10.
I got a speeding ticket … but I wasn’t going that fast!
I got a speeding ticket … but I wasn’t going that fast! – We often get calls from drivers charged with speeding that are understandably frustrated. Many people feel that
Armed Habitual Felon in North Carolina
In North Carolina, felonies are generally punished under the North Carolina Felony Sentencing guidelines. These guidelines center around class of crime, prior conviction points, and aggravated factors. There are some
CBD and Hemp in North Carolina Criminal Law
CBD and Hemp in North Carolina Criminal Law –This blog aims to explore a newly-evolving issue in North Carolina criminal law – CBD and hemp. This blog is intended for
The Role of a Criminal Defense Attorney
There is a lot of confusion as to what a criminal defense attorney does. In fact, we often joke that everyone hates a criminal defense attorney until they need one.
Habitual Breaking and Entering in North Carolina
Habitual breaking and entering in North Carolina – In the state of North Carolina, crimes are generally punished using the North Carolina misdemeanor sentencing guidelines and the North Carolina felony
Post Release Supervision for Sex Offenders in North Carolina
Post release supervision for sex offenders in North Carolina – In North Carolina, the felony sentencing guidelines provide a basis for being able to determine how much time someone will
Domestic Violence Charges in South Carolina
Domestic violence charges in South Carolina – Domestic violence is a term that most people have heard and have a general understanding of but may not fully understand all the
Collateral Consequences of North Carolina DWI Convictions
Collateral consequences of North Carolina DWI convictions – One of the toughest misdemeanors you can face in the state of North Carolina is Driving While Impaired (DWI). We say the
Mitigating Factors in North Carolina DWI Law
Mitigating factors in North Carolina DWI Law – Although in North Carolina Driving While Impaired (DWI) by itself is a misdemeanor, it is sentenced differently than any other misdemeanor. While
Certificate of Relief in North Carolina
This blog discusses the certificate of relief in North Carolina, which may provide some relief for individuals with certain convictions. A certificate of relief is not an expunction. When someone
Grossly Aggravating Factors in North Carolina DWI Law
Grossly aggravating factors in North Carolina DWI law – In North Carolina, although Driving While Impaired (DWI) is a misdemeanor, it does not follow the North Carolina Misdemeanor sentencing guidelines.
DWI after taking prescription drugs – yes, you can get a DWI while following your prescription
DWI after taking prescription drugs – In North Carolina, Driving While Impaired (DWI) can carry some serious consequences, and can have lasting effects. Most adult drivers are a least somewhat
He Said, She Said, and Reasonable Doubt
When you have been accused of a crime, legally speaking, it’s just that – an accusation. You have been accused. Make no mistake that those accusations go a long way,
Consequences of Sex Crime Convictions
Today we’re going to talk about the consequences of conviction of sex crimes. Sex crimes in North Carolina are wide-ranging. They can be misdemeanors or very high level felonies. With
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