Before you get behind the wheel after an evening of drinking alcohol in North Carolina, you should know that if a law enforcement officer pulls you over, he or she may ask you to complete three standardized field sobriety tests. AAA explains that many judges...
Many people may think it is easier to waive a traffic offense and pay the fine associated with the ticket either online, at the courthouse or by mail. However, as the North Carolina Judicial Branch notes, by doing this a driver is stating that he or she is guilty of...
North Carolina treats driving while impaired as a serious crime because it endangers everyone on the road. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of drunk driving fatalities in North Carolina is well above the national average...
DUIs are serious charges in North Carolina. The seriousness depends on the amount of times you commit a DUI and the circumstances surrounding your DUI. If you were in an accident, you may have worse consequences than if it is your first DUI traffic stop. The...
Methamphetamine is a major public health crisis in North Carolina. The state medical examiner's office reported that meth-related fatalities increased by 47% from 2016 to 2017, and projects that deaths in this category could outpace opioid overdose deaths within the...
From a legal point of view, drunk driving charges can be extremely serious, resulting in very stressful court hearings and stiff penalties. Aside from the immediate consequences of DUI charges, which may include fines, prison time and the loss of one’s ability to...
When it comes to drunk driving cases, there are often many questions on the table. People may be uncertain of the potential consequences they will face, which may shatter their lives from a professional, financial or emotional point of view. They may also have a...
There are a lot of legal topics to consider when it comes to domestic violence cases, and every single one is different. Sometimes, people are accused of this offense even though they are completely innocent. These cases can be especially disruptive and have caused...
From petty theft to traffic violations, people are accused of many different types of wrongdoing. However, domestic violence is one of the most serious charges one can face for many reasons. Not only can these cases bring on many different penalties from a legal...
