Individuals who are facing substance-related criminal charges may qualify for drug court in North Carolina. These diversion programs currently exist in dozens of counties across the state to provide supervised recovery to offenders who have a diagnosis of substance...
Statesville North Carolina Criminal Defense Blog
Know the facts about possession with the intent to distribute
When people face drug charges, one of these charges might be possession with the intent to distribute. People may wonder what exactly this charge means. If people face charges for possession with the intent to distribute, they face charges for two distinct acts....
What are the penalties for speeding in North Carolina?
Every motorist has broken the speed limit on occasion, whether late for work or in a hurry to get home after a long day. Speed limits are there to protect you and others who share the road, so it is important to abide by them. Failure to observe the speed limit can...
What if somebody falsely accuses me of domestic violence?
A false accusation of domestic violence can be shocking, but you must act quickly. For many good reasons most people abhor domestic violence. As a result, rumors can get out of control very quickly. Not only is it vital to react quickly, but also intelligently....
What are the penalties for driving while intoxicated?
In North Carolina, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is taken very seriously. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, there are a wide range of penalties you may face if convicted. Misdemeanor DWI offenses are broken down into five separate levels....
Driver’s license suspended or revoked? Now what?
Driving is not a right but a privilege. The state that issued you your driver's license initially can also take it away for a number of reasons, such as drunk driving or accruing demerit points on your driving record. You can lose your driving privileges through...
Can I fight breathalyzer results?
In the majority of DWI cases, the state's case rests heavily on the breathalyzer results. If you are taking your DWI case to trial, you may wonder if you can challenge these results. The short answer is that yes, you can challenge breathalyzer results the same way...
Deputy dismissed in wake of domestic violence arrest
While most people in Statesville likely take the news of any criminal activity very seriously, there may be certain types of crimes that many view as particularly disturbing. Domestic violence arrests no doubt fall into this category, both for the fact that they...
Consequences of a drug conviction
Facing fines and time behind bars are only the direct consequences of a drug conviction. A person will also have collateral consequences that could last a lifetime. Collateral consequences happen as a result of the conviction and impact many areas of a person's life....
Violations of protective orders carry heavy consequences
In North Carolina, domestic violence is an attempt at bodily harm or harassment to a member of a person’s household. Domestic violence is intentional violence to an aggrieved party. It is not self-defense. When accused of domestic violence, people often receive...