You can assume the North Carolina police officer who has pulled you over suspects intoxication if he or she instructs you to exit your vehicle. Perhaps the officer witnessed your tires breaching the yellow line while driving or noticed that you weren’t using...
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Why is there “zero tolerance” for underage DWI?
A driver’s license is more than just another form of identification; it’s a legal authorization from the state that the bearer of the license can operate their vehicle on public roads. Licenses come with responsibilities, chief among them the responsibility to drive...
Understanding the offense of receiving stolen goods in North Carolina
In North Carolina, possessing stolen property can be just as serious as the act of theft itself. After all, the law generally discourages individuals from benefiting from the proceeds of crime. This blog aims to shed light on what constitutes the crime of receiving...
Do you need a reason to file for divorce in North Carolina?
The grounds for divorce in other states might range from irreconcilable differences to specific fault-based reasons. However, North Carolina only mandates that couples live apart for an entire year before they can file for divorce, with at least one party intending...
Breaking and entering a pharmacy – Is it prosecuted like ordinary burglary?
Breaking and entering a building without permission is a criminal offense, but it could become a more serious crime – burglary – if the offender broke into the structure with the intent to commit theft or a felony. A North Carolina court can prosecute some breaking...
Can you stand your ground against your abusive spouse?
Domestic disputes can spiral out of control, especially when one or both spouses lose their temper. You start shouting, screaming and maybe even throwing things at each other without really intending to cause physical pain. However, when your spouse hits you or...
What terms should be in your separation agreement?
Making the decision to divorce is a major choice, and it is one that will impact every aspect of your life. Due to the complex nature of divorce and its implications, you may want to delay moving forward with this step until you are ready. However, that does not mean...
When is public intoxication a crime?
A person who’s drunk in public can be an embarrassing sight. Maybe they’re a sleepy drunk who’s snoring on the side of the road. Or maybe they’re stumbling all over the place as they walk towards their car. Public intoxication by itself isn’t a crime. But you commit a...
Considering contested and uncontested divorce
If you and your spouse decide to divorce, you can choose a contested or uncontested process. However, before you can file in North Carolina, you must live apart from each other for at least one year with the intent of making your separation permanent. Filing process...
Throwing stones at a train isn’t a prank – it’s a crime
While North Carolina may not have the busiest rail network in all of America, the state still sees decent train traffic. Whether moving freight or passengers, North Carolina maintains a busy rail corridor connecting to the rest of the eastern U.S. For young or...