Even If Keith Scott Had a Gun on Him, State Law Allows It

Oct 18
2016

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Categories: Gun Laws

Recently, we’ve had to hear about a lot of incidents where police officers confronted a citizen and ended up shooting that individual dead. In many of these cases, the police claim that they shot because the individual was armed – even though that has often proven not to be the truth.

And then there are situations where it’s not clear who is telling the truth and what really happened. Such is the case with the death of Keith Lamont Scott, and all gun owners in North Carolina need to pay attention to this [...]

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When Are the Most Dangerous Times to Drive?

Oct 12
2016

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Categories: Car Accidents | DUI Accidents | DWI

Getting in a car is the riskiest thing you can do. Seriously. Auto accidents are the number one cause of death for Americans under the age of 34, killing 40,000 people each year.

Sharing the road with a drunk driver, however, puts you at the highest risk for getting into a car accident.

Now, technically you can be on the road with a drunk driver at any time. But certain days, times, and events tend to bring out more boozy drivers than the rest of the year. If you plan on driving during [...]

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8 of the Most Common Criminal Defense Strategies

Oct 5
2016

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Categories: Criminal Defense

If you’ve been charged with a crime, you may face jail time, heavy fines, and all of the lasting consequences of having a mark on your criminal record. Before you head into the courtroom, you will need to be prepared with a defense strategy to use against the prosecution to give yourself the best chance at regaining the freedom you had before being charged. 

The most basic criminal defense strategies fall under one of two categories: the defendant didn’t commit the crime, or the defendant did commit the crime but should not be [...]

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Domestic Violence and Divorce Proceedings in North Carolina

Sep 27
2016

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Defending against domestic violence charges is already important. A conviction could come with penalties ranging from probation and anger management classes to jail time and protective orders for felony charges.

Defending against domestic violence charges while going through a divorce is even more important, because a conviction will also lay heavily on your divorce proceedings. You may lose your ability to see your children, live in your residence, or be forced to pay more child support on top of the criminal penalties that come with a domestic violence conviction.

Understanding How North Carolina

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FAQs about Driving While Your License Is Revoked (DWLR)

Sep 21
2016

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Categories: DWLR

You know the phrase, “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone?” This phrase is especially true when it comes to your driver’s license.

How do you get to work? How do you take your kids to school? Having your license revoked is something that can seriously impact your whole life in a very negative way.

Because of this, some people simply choose to drive anyway – but this is a really bad idea. Driving while your license is revoked (DWLR) is a separate and incredibly serious crime in North Carolina, with [...]

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