Facing a criminal investigation or criminal charges can be overwhelming. You find yourself worrying: what penalties will you face?  How can you protect yourself? This is why many people often take steps to get a criminal defense attorney on their side. Even so, many people might wonder why they should hire an attorney in the […]

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Alcohol consumption is often deeply integrated into college culture. This is partly because many individuals are students in college when they come of legal age to both buy and drink alcohol. It is not only students who are of age that partake in alcohol consumption either. There is a considerable rate of underage drinking that […]

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The U.S. Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by police. That is why, as many people know, North Carolina police usually need a warrant to search their property, such as their home or even their vehicle in some cases. But what about your cellphone? This device is something you have on your person […]

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Getting pulled over and charged with driving under the influence can very quickly turn someone’s life upside down. Individuals worry about what happens next, what will happen in their future and how it will affect everything they planned. These concerns often boil down to one question: how long will a DWI conviction stay on their […]

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Dealing with criminal charges is always alarming – and always serious. And facing any charge can leave individuals in North Carolina with many questions. What will happen next? What are their rights? These questions and concerns become even more critical if individuals learn they could face federal charges as well. Hearing this can come as […]

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There is nothing easy about dealing with DWI charges. You could be left worrying about the legal and administrative penalties as well as how a conviction could affect your future. On top of the stress, there are also several tasks that individuals facing DWI charges must do. One of the tasks that North Carolina courts […]

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The terms “assault and battery” are almost always used together. That is why many people group them into the same category and charge. It is true that these charges are frequently combined, but they are not the same. And it is critical for individuals to be aware of the difference between these two, especially if […]

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There are many options individuals can take to avoid drunk driving and proactively prevent being charged with a DWI. Individuals can choose a designated sober driver or call a rideshare service, so they do not get behind the wheel after drinking. Some people might also consider sleeping it off in their vehicle, so they do […]

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Receiving probation can feel like a relief after facing criminal charges. However, it is critical that individuals understand the terms of their probation fully as they move forward, so they can protect themselves and avoid the effects of a violation. What exactly counts as a violation? If the court orders probation, they will outline specific […]

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Commercial drivers spend most of their time on the road. Therefore, obtaining and maintaining their commercial driver’s license (CDL) requires them to meet high safety standards when behind the wheel. They must be especially careful when it comes to the risk of impaired driving. That is why drivers must understand all of the challenges they […]

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