Traffic violations in Charlotte are on the decline, but it may not be because all us Charlotteans are such attentive drivers. The reason traffic violations appear to be fewer than in previous years is likely because police have made...
Traffic violations in Charlotte are on the decline, but it may not be because all us Charlotteans are such attentive drivers. The reason traffic violations appear to be fewer than in previous years is likely because police have made...
Traffic tickets in Charlotte, North Carolina, can run the gambit from old, obscure driving laws to modern, and still vague, traffic laws. Even with Mecklenburg County's lighter approach to traffic stops, numerous traffic violations can still land...
How much is a speeding ticket in North Carolina? A speeding ticket in the Tarheel state could cost you as little as $10! But court costs, fees, and other expenses can make the cost of a speeding ticket balloon quickly. Much of the costs depend on how...
In North Carolina, there are two categories of drug possession charges: simple possession and possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. Simple possession of most drugs is a misdemeanor, while possession with intent to manufacture, sell,...
Is it enough for a larceny defense attorney to know the difference between petty larceny and felony larceny? Of course, it is! How about the laws unique to underage offenders? You bet. These and a few other critical bits of knowledge are typically the...
No matter which side of the issue you fall on, you likely know the attitude towards marijuana, and the subsequent laws, have softened across the U.S. The use of recreational pot hasn’t precisely ignited as a result of softer drug laws. But...
In North Carolina, an expunction, or expungement, is the destruction of a criminal record by court order. North Carolina has recently increased expunction eligibility for criminal charges that do not result in a conviction. Opportunities to...
Many minor and some not-so-minor crimes usually result in lighter consequences for first-time offenders. A first offense DWI in North Carolina carries less severe consequences than, say, a third DWI conviction, but those consequences are anything but...
If you get a DUI in North Carolina, the consequences can be life-changing. You could face large out-of-pocket costs, the loss of your license, increased insurance rates, and even jail time under some circumstances. Thankfully, a good DUI lawyer can...
In North Carolina, an expunction is the removal of a criminal record by the state court. An expunction (also called an “expungement”) restores the individual to the legal status they had before the criminal record was made. With few...
The District Attorney's office in Mecklenburg County deals with almost 200,000 traffic cases each year. From your run-of-the-mill speeding ticket to more serious charges like DWIs, the DA has all they can handle. Because of the high volume of...
North Carolina and Charlotte DAs are making it super easy to pay traffic citations for speeding, running red lights, and other traffic charges. Most traffic tickets in Charlotte can be paid online with the click of a button and there are even special...
In 2020, Mecklenburg County announced the D.A.'s office would stop prosecuting most simple drug possession cases, including some felonies. While pandemic-related issues and an upsurge in violent crime are partly to blame, but it appears that the...