Crimes of theft or dishonesty carry the potential for long-term consequences, especially considering how they may affect the ability to find and keep a good job. That is especially true for offenses involving larceny by employee, abuse of a position of authority or trust, and embezzlement charges. While very similar…
When you’re in a situation where you need a criminal attorney, it’s not unusual to feel afraid and overwhelmed. The next steps you take can impact the rest of your life, and you may not know where to start. Choosing the right attorney can be critical to the outcome of…
A defense attorney is essential if you face criminal charges. It’s nearly impossible to defend yourself in court–regardless of your IQ and experience. If you find yourself in a jam, it is crucial to know your rights and how an attorney can help you. No case is the same. Get…
In North Carolina, driving while intoxicated (DWI), is considered a very serious offense! Based on information such as if you have been charged before, whether anyone was injured, whether you had a revoked license and what else was happening when you were arrested, you could face: Incarceration Excessive Fines Suspension of License…
Even if it’s your first DWI offense in North Carolina, you could be facing possible jail time, a suspension of your driving privileges, drastically increased insurance premiums, an ignition interlock device, probation, alcohol counseling and a fine of up to $4,000, depending on the circumstance. You definitely need to hire an experienced North Carolina DWI attorney to…
How did things get so complicated? You were driving along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, enjoying life. You saw a police car with flashing lights behind you, so you pulled over. The police car did, too. And now you have a traffic ticket. Your first thoughts might be, “How…
I Made Some Mistakes in the Past: What Can I Do? How Do I Clean Up My Criminal Record? Expungements I am frequently asked by people to help “get something off” of their criminal record. One of several tools that I can use to help with that is an expunction,…
What do I have to do at a checkpoint ? Checkpoints are strange, and complicated, legal exceptions to the Constitutional right to be free of unwarranted searches and seizures. Checkpoints allow officers to stop you, i.e. seizure, without any suspicion that you are doing something wrong. This would typically be…
4 Ways Your Automobile Insurance Can Increase There are basically 4 ways your automobile insurance can increase. Most insurance premium increases last 3 years from the time they begin, which normally occurs at the first premium increase following the occurrence of the event that triggers the increase. Hiring a good…
License Restoration Issues in North Carolina. What Are the Fees Associated with DMV? How Do You Get a License You should NOT just pay off old tickets. That can make a bad situation worse – Danny Glover The Difference Between a Revocation and Suspension in North Carolina Suspension relates to…