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...
Year: 2020
What are the penalties for drug possession in North Carolina?
North Carolina can penalize possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia very harshly. While some possession charges are mere misdemeanors, others are felonies. The maximum penalty for a charge of possession depends on the type of drug and the amount that you possess....
Researchers studying potential medical benefits of LSD
Lysergic acid diethylamide, more commonly known as LSD or "acid," is a hallucinogenic drug that changes the way that you perceive the world around you after you take it. People who take LSD recreationally describe the effects as a "trip," and the drug is famous for...
What are your rights to employment with a previous conviction?
Most employers want an idea of who you are before they make a final hiring decision. This is why pre-employment screening is important to many business owners. As someone with a previous conviction, however, you may feel that you are already at a disadvantage when...
How do you get your license back?
Police sometimes have the right to take your license away. Even if they say it is permanent or that you have to wait a long time, there could be other options. Your first task should be to find out what type of action the state is taking against your driving...
What is a DWI assessment?
North Carolina law requires that, upon your DWI conviction, you enter an education or treatment program of some kind. The first step in this process is an assessment by a Certified or Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. According to First Step Services, this...
Potential consequences of an aggravated felony for immigrants
Immigrants to the United States are often under extreme scrutiny. The government runs many checks on a person before he or she may come into the country or request asylum. Once they are living in the U.S., immigrants also must be careful not to do anything that could...
What can I do after receiving a traffic violation?
Traffic violations can have serious consequences, including loss of license, fines, and other punishments. That is why you are encouraged to gain as much information as possible about traffic violations, including ways you can reduce penalties and what to expect if...
Skills that you can develop in an anger management class
Being charged with domestic violence in North Carolina may disrupt your life in many ways. You may notice changes in your relationships because people have lost trust or respect for you. Rebuilding your reputation and proving that you will not make the same mistakes...
How long will the state suspend my driver’s license?
The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles published a schedule of traffic violations and the subsequent suspension periods, which range from 30 days to permanently. The state handles other minor infractions with a Driver License Point System, and the...
