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What Happens if You are Convicted of Growing Marijuana in North Carolina?
While some states allow growing marijuana and the private use and sale, North Carolina is not one of those states. In North Carolina, marijuana is considered a Schedule VI substance, which means that is has a low potential for abuse, but it is illegal to possess, sell, or manufacture. If you are growing marijuana on…
Read MoreWhen Does Misdemeanor Assault Become a Felony?
In the state of North Carolina, there are three types of misdemeanor assault crimes. While the vast majority of individuals charged with assault will face a misdemeanor, there are instances where the prosecution may opt for a felony charge. Therefore, if you are arrested for assault of any kind, it is imperative that you understand…
Read MoreCan a Defendant Contest Breathalyzer Results?
The breathalyzer, known as a breath-test device, is routinely used by law enforcement in North Carolina to determine if a motorist is under the influence. Law enforcement’s prevalent use of the device makes some defendants believe they cannot contest breathalyzer results. If a high BAC comes back, prosecutors use the breathalyzer’s evidence to prove the DWI charges…
Read MoreAre DWI Roadblocks in North Carolina a Violation of Motorist Rights?
Sobriety checkpoints, often called DWI roadblocks, feel like an invasion of privacy. They are strategically set along main roads with one purpose: finding drunken drivers. At these checkpoints, all vehicles must stop, and law enforcement can assess if the driver is inebriated at the time. If the officer suspects that the driver has been drinking, they may…
Read MoreStalking: Is It a Form of Domestic Abuse?
Stalking is considered domestic violence and is taken very seriously in the state of North Carolina. Courts are diligent when it comes to protecting victims of alleged acts of domestic violence. Therefore, law enforcement is highly sensitive to what constitutes domestic abuse. If your spouse or ex-partner alleges that you are stalking them, you might…
Read MoreReasonable Suspicion: What is it and How Does It Affect My DWI Case?
For law enforcement to pull your vehicle over, the law requires them to have reasonable suspicion that you violated the law in some way. When it comes to drinking and driving, the officer must have probable cause to rationalize a field sobriety check. While North Carolina used to have some of the strictest laws against drunken…
Read MoreCan You Expunge Your Record and Get a Fresh Start?
Criminal records create numerous barriers. Fortunately, you may be able to expunge your record and eliminate those barriers. While some criminal records should remain permanent, other instances make a permanent scar on someone’s record unjust. After all, to err is human. Therefore, a person’s mistake years ago should not always affect the rest of their…
Read MoreEstate of Elderly Mother of Three That Suffered Through Negligent Care at a Nursing Home Resulting in Death Receives Large Confidential Settlement
The deceased was a resident of a North Carolina nursing home. She had recently been sent to a local hospital for an unrelated illness and was recovering well from this prior illness. During this recovery period, she developed an ulcerous wound in and around her sacrum. The nursing home staff failed to timely detect the…
Read MoreDWI and DUI in North Carolina: What’s the Difference?
You may or may not know the difference between a DWI and a DUI in North Carolina. Many of us know what the terms imply – “driving while impaired” and “driving under the influence” – but how are they different? And are the consequences the same across the state? North Carolina is home to strict…
Read MoreRaleigh DWI Defense
The drunk driving laws in North Carolina are strict and the fines and penalties are severe. In fact, even a Level 5 DWI arrest can have long-ranging negative effects that can change your life, and the lives and futures of your family and loved ones. In fact, getting convicted of a Level 5 DWI in…
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