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...
Criminal Defense
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...
A speeding ticket could lead to more than monetary fines
While being involved in a traffic stop for speeding can be stressful and intimidating, sometimes the outcome of this stop might lead to little more than a warning or a minor monetary fine. However, this might not always be the case, as there are some scenarios in...
Juvenile vandalism can take on various forms
Most youths might not be capable of fully grasping the ramifications of their decisions. While some choices may simply act as learning experiences, others might not be so positive in nature. Many teens may struggle to understand the consequences of actions such as...
Fatal crash leaves 1 facing multiple charges
While being involved in a collision can be stressful under any circumstance, the situation may grow even more daunting should the incident claim the life of someone involved. The memory of a fatal accident is something that might remain with a person for years to come...
A DUI can have a long-reach effect on your life
Many things about your life can change in the instant that you see the flashing lights of a North Carolina law enforcement vehicle in your rear-view mirror. Once police pull you over for possible drunk driving, you are facing a range of penalties that can include...