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Navigating Your Business’s Reputation at Google

In the digital era, your business's online reputation plays a pivotal role in attracting customers and establishing trust. As a North Carolina business owner, it's crucial to understand how to...

When Does a Negative Google Review Constitute Defamation in North Carolina?

In today's digital age, online reviews hold significant weight and can greatly influence a business's reputation. A negative review of an experience an individual has with your business is generally...

Defamation Guide for Libel & Slander in North Carolina: Part 4 – Costs of Defamation Lawsuits

What are the Costs? Defamation cases are complex and can be costly. There are multiple factors involved in a lawsuit that can affect the costs. Such as knowing the Defendant’s...

Defamation Guide for Libel & Slander in North Carolina: Part 3 – Defenses

Defenses Available in Defamation Cases If you have had a defamation case filed against you, or threatened to be filed, you should seek legal advice to determine what specific legal...

Defamation Guide for Libel & Slander in North Carolina: Part 2 – Requirements for Suit

North Carolina Requirements In Defamation Cases

Defamation Guide for Libel & Slander in North Carolina: Part 1 – What is Defamation

What is Defamation, Libel, and Slander? Defamation is defined as an injury to one’s reputation caused by any false statement of fact. The key factor of a defamation claim is...
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Jumping to conclusions… No PC on DWI

The defendant was stopped because his tinted windows were too dark. Once the trooper turned on his blue lights, the trooper felt that it took the defendant too long to...
habitual-impaired-driving

Driving Too Fast, Moving Too Slow… DWI dismissed

The defendant was stopped for travelling 94 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. Upon approach of the vehicle the Trooper claimed to have detected a strong odor of alcohol, as...
cultivation

Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana Dismissed

The defendant was stopped because the tinted windows on his car were too dark. When the officer approached the vehicle, the officer was able to smell a strong odor of...
brawl

Violent Felony Dismissed

The defendant was employed at a fast food restaurant at which a shooting occurred. Upon review of the surveillance footage, officers were able to determine who the shooter was, and...
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Felony Larceny Charge Dismissed

The defendant was an employee of a department store and was accused of stealing from the store. The store camera’s showed the defendant, who was a cashier, not ringing up...
Rusty DeMent, Alex Marshall, and Mia Chapman

Not Guilty on Potential Aggravated Level One DWI

The defendant was stopped for speeding on the interstate by North Carolina State Highway Patrol. When the troopers approached the vehicle, they immediately noted smelling a strong odor of alcohol...
J. Alex Marshall, Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer

DWI Dismissed After Unlawful Search

Officers received a call about a suspicious person. When they arrived on the scene, they found the defendant in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with his music turned up...
Charged with DWI

Not Guilty on DWI

The defendant involved in a wreck on a moped. The defendant was found by emergency responders beside the moped with injuries consistent with being involved in an accident. Defendant was...
dmv-hearings

Not Guilty on DWI

Defendant was found asleep in the driver’s seat of his vehicle while his car was in the middle of the road. When he was found, his license was currently suspended...
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No Consent, No Conviction on DWI

The defendant was involved in a single car accident in which he ran off the road and struck a tree. Officers arrived to the scene and conversed with the defendant....
Charged with DWI

What happens If I get charged with a DWI in North Carolina?

If you are charged as a result of a traffic stop and the officer suspects impairment from alcohol, you will likely be taken to a police department or downtown Raleigh...
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Client found not guilty in DWI case.

Defendant had a head-on collision with injuries to both parties. He was given field sobriety tests on the scene of the collision and did not perform well on those tests...
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No prison sentence for client facing 1 year.

Defendant charged with Level 2 DWI with one prior within 7 years. Was facing a potential sentence of 1 year in prison. Defendant attended a treatment program and really changed...
carelessdriving

Defendant charged with 2 counts after his 7th impaired driving offense.

Defendant charged with 2 counts of habitual impaired driving on his 7th total offense.  Were able to negotiate a plea consolidating the sentence to one term of 28 months in prison...
sexcrime

7th Offense; Sentence reduction of 75%

Defendant charged with 2 counts of habitual impaired driving on his 7th total offense.  Were able to negotiate a plea consolidating the sentence to one term of 28 months in prison...