While you cannot change what has happened in your past, you can work hard toward creating the best possible future. This can be difficult following an arrest for drug charges. However, it is important to remember that an arrest is not the end of your life. Instead,...
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Creating a parenting plan for holiday custody
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you may feel more unprepared than ever. This feeling mostly stems from the fact that you are going through a divorce, and your entire life seems off track. While you have done your best to present a sense of normalcy for...
What to do when a child refuses a parent’s visitation rights
Separated parents often have frustrating moments during the exchange of the child for custody, including last-minute decisions about what to take along, reminders of school assignments due, and the frequent tension between the parents. What can make this exchange even...
The role of field sobriety tests in DWI charges
A driver’s blood alcohol content is usually a central factor in his or her drunk driving charge. North Carolina police officers also rely on other information when making DWI arrests. For example, field sobriety tests are fairly common during traffic stops for...
Reasons your prenuptial agreement might be unenforceable
As societal standards shift, more and more women in North Carolina are taking on the role of breadwinner for their families. Many women assume the role of the higher earner before marriage, bringing with them retirement savings, bank accounts and other valuable...
Communication could help achieve an easier divorce
All couples have their disagreements at times. However, if North Carolina residents find themselves fighting and generally not getting along with their spouses more often than not, they may wonder if their relationship is worth continuing. For many, the unhealthy and...
Man facing criminal charges for grow operation
Police in North Carolina recently arrested a man who was allegedly operating an illegal marijuana growing operation. He is facing a number of criminal charges, including allegations of possessing drug paraphernalia, manufacturing marijuana, and manufacturing...
Did a drug dog alert lead to you facing criminal charges?
A police officer pulling you over can be more than an inconvenience. If an officer suspects that you have drugs in your vehicle, you could find yourself potentially facing a vehicle search and criminal charges if authorities find items that they consider contraband....
The role of blood alcohol content in DWI charges
While a drunk driving charge does not necessarily hinge on a driver’s blood alcohol content, it does play a major role. BAC is generally measured in two different ways -- by a Breathalyzer test or a blood draw. North Carolina drivers are expected to submit to testing...
Driver charged with DWI in wrong-way crash
A recent wrong-way accident ended with serious injuries and one arrest. North Carolina police say that the driver who was allegedly responsible for the wreck was driving while impaired at the time. He is currently facing a single DWI charge, although authorities plan...