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When talk of domestic violence comes up in North Carolina and elsewhere, the first image that often comes to mind is that of a battered woman. The truth is that men can easily find themselves the victims of domestic assault. The National Domestic Violence...
Many North Carolina college students rely on financial aid to pay tuition. Unfortunately, just one bad decision could be enough to ruin a student's chances of getting the aid they require. FindLaw takes a look at some of the DUI basics, including the penalties that...
Criminal justice reform is a topic that gets a lot in North Carolina and throughout the country. A large percentage of people feel the judicial system has major issues that require fixing. Lawmakers and those in power struggle often to figure out exactly how to make...
With the exception of Utah, which will undergo a change going into 2020, all states have set a blood alcohol content (BAC) limit of 0.08%. This includes North Carolina. Many people feel this is too low. According to Fox News, scientific researchers say the BAC limit...
Most people in Carolina have heard or read news reports about drivers being stopped and arrested for suspected drunk driving. These reports often paint a picture that does not reflect positively on the defendants and that plays on stereotypes that drunk drivers are...
A North Carolina domestic violence charge can result in severe penalties if the prosecution is able to convince the judge that you are guilty and you receive a conviction. But what is it that the prosecution has to prove? Here is what the North Carolina statute §...
Driving while impaired is a misdemeanor crime in North Carolina. The court divides DWI charges into five levels based on the factors involved in the crime. Mitigating factors are positive, such as a good driving record. Aggravating factors are negative, such as DWI...
Even if you have done nothing wrong, an encounter with the police can be stressful. Your stress may increase if you believe that the officer may be profiling you on the basis of your race or ethnicity. In a situation such as this, it is important to stay calm...
While some North Carolina traffic violations can just be a nuisance, others can lead to excessive fines, points on your license and even tense situations that lead to danger. No matter what you are being pulled over for, it is important that you know how to handle a...
If an individual in North Carolina has been accused of committing a crime, it is difficult to believe that hey may make a false confession. The truth is that false confessions are more common than most realize, and it is important to recognize the reasons that those...
