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...
Statesville North Carolina Criminal Defense Blog
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...
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...