After an arrest, the police may want to question you. This could be a formal or an informal interrogation. They are trying to conduct their investigation and gather evidence for the case, even if you have not yet formally been charged. At this time, you have two...
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3 key factors to consider when creating a child custody schedule
Taking care of your child after a divorce requires careful decisions across every aspect of their lives. You want to make informed decisions to maintain stability and protect their well-being. One such area is the child custody schedule. There are numerous possible...
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
The police can stop a vehicle if they believe the driver is inebriated. During that traffic stop, the police may try to collect evidence to support their belief (and justify an arrest)by asking the driver to perform standardized field sobriety tests. Standardized...
Before you sign: Avoid these three parenting plan mistakes
A well-crafted parenting plan can reduce conflict, protect children from adult disputes and create predictable routines across two households. The following tips will help you avoid common mistakes that undermine its effectiveness. Mistake 1:Vagueness Many plans rely...
3 times the state can bring DWI charges
Driving while impaired (DWI) charges are relatively common. People may face DWI allegations after a traffic stop or a collision. Depending on the circumstances, penalties can range from fines and driver's license suspension to jail time. There are multiple different...
3 tips for a calm child custody transfer
Children who have to spilt their time between two homes because their parents aren’t together any longer may dread the day they have to move homes. This is an emotionally charged time because they may be upset that they’re leaving one parent but happy that they’re...
How can an illegal search affect a criminal case?
Evidence gathered by police officers is often the cornerstone of a criminal case. The forensic evidence, financial records or contraband located by police officers and other investigators can help prove the claim that a person broke the law. Police officers have an...
Who keeps the house in a North Carolina divorce?
Married couples generally live in the same home, share the same living expenses and provide one another with both practical and financial support throughout the duration of a marriage. When they divorce, they must find ways to separate the financial lives that have...
Potential benefits of negotiating a plea bargain
For many criminal defendants, success is synonymous with a not-guilty verdict. However, taking a case to trial is lengthy, costly and unpredictable. Researchers have found that the vast majority of criminal cases result in a guilty plea, often accompanied by a plea...
How child custody is determined in North Carolina
When you face a custody dispute in North Carolina, the court centers every decision on one guiding principle: the best interests of the child. While that phrase may sound general, judges rely on concrete factors to evaluate what living arrangement will best support...

