In North Carolina, a DPVO is a Domestic Violence Protective Order. The DPVO is a court order that requires one person to stay away from another. For example, if someone alleges domestic violence against you, you would have to stay away from that person and if you...
Year: 2022
What are the seatbelt laws in North Carolina?
Traffic stops for routine issues often lead to more serious charges. Officers typically end up finding other crimes through traffic stops. Even if you have no concerns about officers finding you breaking other laws, a traffic stop is an annoyance. It takes time and...
What you should know about right-of-way laws
Every driver has a responsibility to abide by the rules of the road, and one crucial set of guidelines is knowing who has the right-of-way in a situation. Regrettably, cars still strike hundreds of pedestrians of all ages each year on North Carolina roads despite such...
Why do some individuals make up domestic abuse allegations?
You work hard to be a good person by holding down a job, raising decent kids, paying taxes and being a supportive friend. While you absolutely should be proud of your reputation, you also should not take it for granted. Sadly, few things can ruin your reputation...
What is an ignition interlock device?
As you probably know, North Carolina has some of the country's toughest penalties for driving while impaired. Upon conviction for a DWI offense, it is not uncommon for a person to lose his or her driving privileges. Not being able to drive legally can hamper virtually...
Should you avoid a DUI stop?
When approaching a DUI stop, you may have various reasons for wanting to avoid it. Fortunately, it is possible to legally avoid these stops. However, is that your best option? Or could it come along with unintended consequences? How DUI stops work Life Safer talks...
What are your Miranda rights?
Many cop shows or films featuring law enforcement will focus on the Miranda rights, given to a person who is either being arrested or has already been put into police custody. However, many people do not understand how Miranda rights actually work in reality, which...
Can a language barrier affect the outcome of your court case?
Although many people realize there are barriers to healthcare services for underserved populations, few people understand the impact of a language barrier when accessing things like the legal system. Failing to understand things like the charges against you or being...
Can hand sanitizer interfere with a DUI breath test?
If you are like many North Carolinians, you have probably purchased more hand sanitizer during the last couple of years than you have in your entire life. This makes sense, as hand sanitizers can kill as many as 99.9% of the germs you carry with you on your hands....
How should you dress for a DWI hearing?
Few things can be more intimidating than walking into court to face a judge for a criminal matter. After all, if you have pending charges against you for driving while impaired, you may have to deal with a variety of serious consequences. Moreover, you probably do not...
