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Do Protective Orders Show Up on Background Checks?
Do Protective Orders Show Up on Background Checks?
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Last Modified on Dec 17, 2025

Protective orders in North Carolina, including Domestic Violence Protective Orders and 50Cs, do not appear on criminal background checks because they are not criminal convictions. Court proceedings and petitions are…

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Breaking down the mechanics of breath testing devices
Breaking down the mechanics of breath testing devices
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Last Modified on Mar 15, 2025

Breaking down the mechanics of breath testing devices is crucial when understanding the reliability of DUI evidence. Past posts on this blog touched upon the notion of challenging the results…

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What are the penalties for driving while intoxicated?
What are the penalties for driving while intoxicated?
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Last Modified on Jun 29, 2025

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…

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What is a DWI assessment?
What is a DWI assessment?
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Last Modified on Nov 21, 2023

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…

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