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Certain circumstances can intensify the seriousness of your DUI (driving under the influence) charge, leading to more severe consequences or penalties. These aggravating factors are crucial in determining the extent of legal repercussions you may face if convicted....
Law enforcement officers play a critical role in maintaining public safety, and conducting searches is a necessary part of their duties. These searches must adhere to certain legal principles, primarily those established by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S....
Those accused of impaired driving in North Carolina face several very significant penalties. A conviction could result in jail time, big fines and also the suspension of someone's driver's license. Yet, those who regularly drink aren't the only ones at risk of...
You came to North Carolina to relax and unwind, but things got a little out of control. Maybe you got into an altercation with someone at a bar, or maybe you got caught with drugs in your pocket. Bail got you out of jail, but can it allow you to go back to your home...
The situation can be stressful and scary if you are arrested for a drug crime. However, North Carolina § 90-96 offers a conditional discharge for first-time offenders facing certain charges. To take advantage of this, you must know the requirements and meet the...
Being charged with driving while impaired (DWI) can cost you. In addition to potentially paying fines, going to prison and having an ignition interlock device in all your vehicles, you may also have limited housing, employment and education opportunities. Therefore,...
The last thing any driver wants is to deal with a traffic stop. But traffic stops are quite common. According to one study, police officers stop over 32 million Americans for traffic violations each year. Plus, North Carolina is one of the top ten states with the...
Drivers in North Carolina get pulled over every single day for unsafe behavior at the wheel. Speeding is one of the most common traffic infractions that occur in North Carolina and across the United States. Motorists, feeling pressure on their schedules, will exceed...
Exercising caution on social media until your criminal case is resolved is crucial to protect your legal rights and maintain your privacy and reputation moving forward. If you don’t feel like you can realistically refrain from social media use altogether, you’ll want...
Many people take prescription medication to cure or treat an ailment. However, some have an addiction and use underhanded means to obtain it, e.g., prescription forgery. Prescription forgery is when someone — like a patient or a doctor — uses a copy of a prescription...