North Carolina Criminal Law Updates

Embezzlement Charges

November 4, 2018 | by Danny Glover

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 to misdemeanor or felony charges involving larceny or “theft,” embezzlement provides for an enhanced punishment for the illegal conversion of assets.

In fact, for offenses involving $100,000 or more, the North Carolina criminal law under Chapter 14 allows for punishment as a Class C felony, which is more serious than armed robbery charges.

7 Questions to Ask Your Criminal Attorney Before Hiring

March 5, 2018 | by Danny Glover

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 your case. It’s not a decision that should be taken lightly, so don’t make the mistake of blindly hiring the first attorney you meet.

Always interview a few potential candidates and make an informed decision. During the interview process, ask smart questions and listen carefully to the way they’re answered. The following seven questions can help you get started.

What a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Do For You

February 28, 2018 | by Danny Glover

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 a lawyer to look over your situation and help you when it comes time to go to court. Having a good lawyer can assure you don’t go to prison if you’re innocent, or that your punishment is kept to a minimum if you are guilty.

We’re going to go over the duties of a criminal defense attorney and show you how they can give you a winning edge in front of the judge.

The Alcohol Breathalyzer Test: Know Your Rights

November 17, 2017 | by Danny Glover

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

Charged with a DWI? Now What?

November 13, 2017 | by Danny Glover

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 help you.

In North Carolina, DWI stands for “driving while impaired” and means the operation of a vehicle after the consumption of drugs, alcohol or other intoxicants. The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit in the state is 0.08%.

If you’re pulled over for suspected DWI and have a North Carolina driver’s license, then you have already given “implied consent” to take a blood or alcohol test. If you refuse the blood or alcohol test, then you may lose your driver’s license for up to 1 year.

Understand How North Carolina Traffic Tickets Affect Your License and Insurance Points

November 13, 2017 | by Danny Glover

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.

How Do I Clean Up My Criminal Record?

September 4, 2017 | by Danny Glover

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, also known as an expungement.

What do I have to do at a checkpoint?

July 9, 2017 | by Danny Glover

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 unconstitutional, but the US Supreme Court [see City of Indianapolis v. Edmond, 531 U.S. 32 (2000)], and t

4 Ways Your Automobile Insurance Can Increase

May 26, 2017 | by Danny Glover

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 lawyer when faced with these some of these situations can help avoid or lessen the premium increase – Danny Glover

How Do You Get a License

February 2, 2017 | by Danny Glover

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