There are circumstances in your life that may require the services of a Charlotte criminal defense attorney. Then there are times when you must have a criminal defense attorney. But how do you know when? Do you need one for a...
There are circumstances in your life that may require the services of a Charlotte criminal defense attorney. Then there are times when you must have a criminal defense attorney. But how do you know when? Do you need one for a...
There's a lot of information, and misinformation, available about speeding and traffic tickets, DUIs, and other potentially damaging charges that could revoke or suspend your license. No matter what the charge, your best chance for a...
If you are charged with possession of drugs in North Carolina, there are certain parts of the laws that can impact the consequences. A possession charge attorney can help you navigate the process and minimize that impact. Here's...
In North Carolina, CDL (Commercial Driver's License) drivers have legal responsibilities that regular drivers don't. Drivers are responsible for determining whether cargo has been properly located, distributed, and secured. They must know...
There are a lot of pieces to the DUI puzzle. From specific laws for underage DUIs and repeat offenders to different types of defenses strategies, it can be hard to know exactly what is involved in a particular DUI arrest. But there's one thing in...
One of the consequences of being arrested for drug possession is you don't know how severe the penalties can be until you go to court. To understand how complex the charges and penalties for drug possession can be, you can read the statute for...
Being convicted of a DWI in North Carolina can be expensive today and for years to come. From basic fines and fees to lost income and opportunities, it can be hard to put a dollar figure on the cost of a DWI in North Carolina. Getting...
Don't let your lack of understanding regarding your rights get you in more hot water than necessary. No matter what the circumstances are surrounding a DUI arrest, an experienced DUI attorney in Charlotte, N.C. can help you understand your rights...
There are petty crimes and there are serious crimes. A felony is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor and carries more severe penalties, such as long-term jail sentencing. Murder, armed robbery and certain kinds of larceny are felonies. Shoplifting...
If you steal something in North Carolina and get caught, you will be charged with larceny. Depending on a range of factors, you could be charged with felony larceny or misdemeanor larceny. Felony charges are far more serious than misdemeanor charges,...
A hit and run, also known as leaving the scene of an accident, is when a driver is involved in an accident with a pedestrian, another car, or a fixed object, and leaves the scene without identifying himself or rendering aid to anyone who is hurt. A...
(With Answers From an Experienced Charlotte Traffic Attorney) ORIGINALLY POSTED: SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 UPDATED: OCTOBER 27, 2021 No, we don't think many of you spend your free time looking up North Carolina traffic laws just for fun. But we do...
Traffic Stops and the Fourth Amendment: Know Your Rights The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution addresses search and seizure and the public. Part of the amendment states: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons,...