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Drug charges in North Carolina could mean prison time, expensive fines and career consequences. There are, for example, employers that have zero-tolerance policies for workers with a drug-related criminal record, and some people could lose their professional license...
Having a criminal charge on your record can have a serious impact on your life, impacting both your freedom and your opportunities. Expunging a charge from your record can offer new opportunities. However, not every charge qualifies for expungement. Is expungement an...
Like many states, North Carolina treats drug possession charges very seriously. These charges lead to prison time and significant fines, and having a conviction on their criminal record can also limit a person’s access to housing as well as their career and education...
Being able to track a driver's performance out on public roads is crucial for the state and insurance providers alike. Knowing someone's driving history can help the courts decide how to handle a serious traffic offense. That knowledge can also help an insurance...
Drunk driving can lead to harsh penalties, even if you aren’t far over the limit. What you may also not know is that you don’t have to be over the limit to be charged. It’s fair to have questions about how DUIs work and what to expect if you’re charged, because there...
Nobody wants to have the police pull them over while driving, but it pays to prepare yourself for just such an occasion. Even if the police had probable cause to pull you over, saying the wrong thing at a traffic stop can make matters much worse for you, which is why...
Many people receive at least one traffic ticket and cause at least one auto accident during their lifetime. While both can carry serious consequences anywhere, they could have strong effects on your insurance rates in North Carolina. If you receive a conviction for a...
The First Step Act of 2018 could help people convicted of drug crimes secure an early release. The law promotes criminal justice reform, and some provisions might help prisoner address their long federal sentences. Besides offering a chance at compassionate...
Simply put, misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies. People who admit to or are found guilty of committing felonies face longer jail or prison sentences, more substantial fines and other severe consequences. North Carolina classifies felonies and...
Many motorists may assume that the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) applies in all situations. Like most states, North Carolina observes federal guidelines when setting this figure. Yet, if you’re a commercial driver, underage or have multiple DWIs,...
