On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | May 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Police officers cannot pull over drivers whenever they feel like it. Instead, they must have a reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop, which can be things like speeding or weaving in and out of traffic. That apparently did not stop one officer from pulling...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Apr 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
North Carolina police recently arrested a man they say was involved in a shooting incident. He was booked into an area jail and is facing several different weapons charges, including discharging a firearm within city limits. A judge set his bond at $102,000 and he is...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Apr 7, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Laws for driving while impaired vary from state to state. It is important to understand North Carolina state law when facing DWI charges, especially for those who might not be familiar with the possible legal consequences that could lie ahead. Those who have a more...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Mar 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Being charged with a crime can make life complicated. Many people in North Carolina face consequences in their personal lives — such as losing their jobs or driving privileges — even before stepping foot in court. Understanding the basics of their charges...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Mar 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You, like many other North Carolina residents, may enjoy going out for a drink or two with friends or family. You may not consider yourself a heavy drinker, but you still enjoy the occasional beer or glass of wine, and do not mind using “getting a drink” as an excuse...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Feb 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In North Carolina, officers sometimes use field sobriety tests. It is a tool that helps them detect potentially impaired drivers. Based on results, they choose if they wish to do further testing. Blood and breath tests are the most common follow-ups. But how accurate...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Jan 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Expungement is the process of removing records of criminal charges or convictions from public records. This process does not mean that the person is innocent or pardoned for the crime; however, for certain crimes, a judge may decide to allow individuals to gain back...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Jan 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Given the proliferation of media that has occurred in recent years, it may be difficult to keep news of the arrest of a person in Hillsborough from quickly going public. The trouble with this is that those facing criminal charges have the right to have their cases...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Dec 13, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you are like many people in North Carolina, you might assume that the results of tests used to check a person’s blood alcohol content level are always accurate. These tests may include the collection of a breath, blood or urine sample. The fact of the matter...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Dec 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Being without a driver’s license can be frustrating. It is often difficult to get around and do what you need to when you have to rely on others to drive you. It could even cause issues in marriage, with your children or with work. So, if you worry about a...
