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Facing charges of domestic violence in North Carolina can change the trajectory of anyone's life. Often, people who react violently have endured trauma at some point in their life that has impacted their ability to respond reasonably and rationally to stressful...
If law enforcement pulls you over on suspicion of driving while impaired, the officer may ask you to take a field sobriety test. There are three parts to the standardized FST, all of which seem easy enough to execute. So, what could go wrong if you take the field...
If an officer accuses you of driving while under the influence, you may not be sure how to handle the situation. Many people fear police stops, and for something as serious as a DWI, it can be even more daunting. Keep these tips in mind about how to handle a...
A North Carolina drug charge has the potential to lead to serious penalties for anyone. However, if you receive such a charge and are not a legal U.S. citizen, the repercussions you face may prove even more serious. Any drug offense may lead to detention and...
New laws that took effect at the end of 2020 in North Carolina changed certain aspects of criminal justice in the state. The Second Chance Act and The First Step Act enacted reforms expected to deliver help to individuals convicted or charged with minor crimes or drug...
You probably know that in North Carolina police officers have the right to perform traffic stops and search vehicles if they have reasonable cause to suspect criminal wrongdoing. They also have the right to execute Terry stops, more commonly known as stop-and-frisks,...
If you are facing or concerned about a protective order against you in North Carolina, you will want to know whether you can push back, how an order may affect you and what a protective order means. In North Carolina, the most common protective order is the Domestic...
The consequences of a DWI charge could negatively impact the jobs of commercial vehicle drivers in North Carolina. Repercussions including revoked driving privileges and costly fines could create career-ending outcomes for some and challenges finding new employment...
If you face accusations of domestic assault in North Carolina, you may have concerns about how this could affect your future career, credit, apartment options and even your freedom. Domestic violence accusations are rarely simple, and they can cause immense stress for...
Past posts on this blog touched upon the notion of challenging the results of a breath test when introduced as evidence against one facing drunk driving charges. One might think that such a challenge may be fruitless, given the perceived accuracy of such tests. Yet...
