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...
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...
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...
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 can be...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 is...
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 license...
