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The North Carolina criminal courts can impose many different penalties after someone please guilty to a driving under the influence (DUI) offense. The most common penalties include probation, fines and jail time. People can also expect the state to suspend their...
The law in North Carolina is quite clear. Any driver involved in a collision that they think may have injured another person or caused property damage must stop. Not only do they need to check on the other person to make sure that they are okay, but they likely also...
You know that a traffic ticket is possible if you were speeding or if an officer accuses you of another kind of moving violation. On that ticket, it will give you some details on how to pay a fine or where to appear in court. Most people just pay the fine and move on,...
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...
