Important Facts about North Carolina Driver’s License Suspension

Jul 20
2015

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Categories: DWLR

 

Losing your driving privileges can have a huge impact on your lifestyle, complicating everything from work commutes to grocery store trips.

In North Carolina, the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has the final say on whether or not you should be allowed to drive. The DMV can revoke your license for a variety of reasons, such as:

DWI. If you are charged with a DWI in North Carolina, the DMV may suspend your license for one year after your first offense. The length of suspension only increases for subsequent offenses – [...]

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Veterans Combat Child Pornography Crimes in North Carolina

Jul 13
2015

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Categories: Sex Crimes

 

An epidemic.

That’s how experts are describing North Carolina’s problem with child pornography. According to a report from the Charlotte Observer, local law enforcement officials have identified 14,000 computers in our state featuring illegal images of young children being sexually exploited.

Lawmakers and law enforcement officials are not standing idly by. Governor Pat McCroy has requested two million dollars to fund anti-child exploitation efforts in North Carolina. If lawmakers approve the request, half of this money would go to hire child pornography investigators for the state’s Internet Crimes against Children Task [...]

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How Your Domestic Violence Charge Will Affect Your Kids

Jul 6
2015

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Most people understand that a domestic violence charge can negatively affect your career, lifestyle, and freedom. If convicted, you may be required to undergo psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, or a drug and alcohol program. You could even be confined to your home, and only allowed to leave for work, school, or other special purposes. And you are likely to be left with a criminal stain on your record that will make it difficult to secure employment, obtain housing, and successfully apply for loans.

While anyone convicted of domestic violence may face these severe and [...]

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The Stages of a DWI Arrest in North Carolina

Jun 29
2015

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Categories: DWI

There are few driving experiences more frightening than being stopped or arrested for being suspected of drunk driving.

Under North Carolina DUI and DWI laws, officers can pull you over if they have reasonable suspicion that you are driving under the influence. What happens after they stop you? While every scenario is unique, we’ve outlined the basic stages leading up to and following a DWI arrest.

Stage 1: The Stop

After pulling you over, officers may ask you to show them your driver’s license and registration. He or she may also ask you [...]

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Dangerous Apartment Conditions that Can Cause Resident Injuries

Jun 22
2015

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Categories: Premises Liability

Ask residents for a list of dangers to watch out for in North Carolina, and you might here answers like “drunk drivers,” “hurricanes,” and “crime.”

“Unsafe apartment premises” is unlikely to make the list, but hazardous conditions in North Carolina apartments, townhouses, and rented homes cause thousands of accidents and injuries every year. Dangerous weather conditions, aging, and landlord or building owner negligence may all contribute to the creation of an unsafe environment on a rented property.

If you rent an apartment, townhouse, or other type of home in North Carolina, you should [...]

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