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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Criminal Lawyer | DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

By yanko / December 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Criminal Lawyer

When facing criminal charges, choosing the right lawyer to represent you is crucial. Your attorney will play a pivotal role in defending your rights, navigating the complexities of the legal system, and striving to achieve the best possible outcome for your case. Before hiring a criminal defense attorney, it’s important to ask the right questions…

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

By yanko / March 10, 2021 / Comments Off on 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 for a chemical test of your breath.

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Insurance Points for Traffic Offenses

By yanko / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Insurance Points for Traffic Offenses

Most people do not know that when you pay a ticket for a traffic offense, like speeding, you are actually pleading guilty to that offense. Most moving traffic violations add points to your driving record, and each one can negatively effect your record and cause your insurance premiums to increase. The points that are added…

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Traffic Offenses and DMV Points

By yanko / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Traffic Offenses and DMV Points

Most people do not know that when you pay a ticket for a traffic offense, like speeding, you are actually pleading guilty to that offense. Most moving traffic violations add points to your driving record, and each one can negatively effect your record and cause your insurance premiums to increase. The points that are added…

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What’s an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?

By yanko / May 16, 2017 / Comments Off on What’s an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?

Drunk driving is never tolerated in any state. However, North Carolina deploys some of the harshest penalties for drunk drivers, including the Ignition Interlock Device (IID). From jail time to fines to penalties, you will certainly endure a lot as a punishment for breaking the law. However, one punishment many DWI offenders do not think about is…

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What Happens if You are Convicted of Growing Marijuana in North Carolina?

By yanko / May 1, 2017 / Comments Off on 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…

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