Auto insurance can protect you against costs that may arise during an accident. It will cover any injuries you sustain and damage to your car in emergencies. If an uninsured driver was at fault for the accident, your insurance could cover property damage. Insurance...
Criminal Defense
The five levels of misdemeanor DWI charges
Regardless of where you drive in the U.S., everyone is familiar with what a DWI generally entails. There’s a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of 0.08% that drivers must not exceed, or else they are legally impaired. Not all states would require jail time as a...
The basics of North Carolina’s stand your ground law
Imagine enjoying a walk through downtown Hillsborough, and someone suddenly picks a fight with you. North Carolina is a stand-your-ground state, meaning you can use force in self-defense without retreating first. Though this law can empower residents to protect...
How a prayer judgment continued can benefit drivers
To avoid paying fines and having points added to their license or insurance, drivers in North Carolina with traffic offenses or misdemeanors may request a prayer judgment continued. When you want to keep your record clean, using this legal tool may sound like a good...
Penalties for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit
While North Carolina acknowledges and protects the legal rights of its residents to bear arms, residents should still abide by the law’s requirements. When carrying a concealed weapon, whether on your body or hidden in your glove compartment, you should have a permit...
What factors could affect the results of a Breathalyzer test?
When you are facing criminal charges, there is a lot on the line for you. If the charges you are facing involve drunk driving, you could lose your driving privileges, personal reputation and more. One night out or drive home could result in charges that may change the...
What might motivate teens to shoplift?
Most teenagers might not be aware of how their decisions may affect their futures and this stage of life may also be a time in which youths are in their most impressionable state. Unfortunately, even a single lapse in judgment could prompt legal concerns that could...
Preserving your interests through expungement
An arrest or conviction of a crime can have a significant effect on your future. Even if it is your first offense, this event can impact your job opportunities, your reputation, your personal freedom and many other aspects of your life in North Carolina. You may be...
DWI charges after a brief pursuit
While it is no secret that being involved in a traffic stop can be stressful and intimidating, attempting to evade authorities may never be the soundest decision. A similar act may only cause authorities to be more suspicious of the presence of unlawful activity and...
Addressing the topic of underage drinking
Alcohol abuse is a type of issue that could affect individuals at various stages of life and there may be some scenarios in which even teenagers may struggle with similar concerns. Parents in North Carolina may feel it vital to take every possible measure to protect...
