Are All Raleigh, NC Traffic Tickets Public Record?
Maybe you were speeding, buzzed through a stop sign, or made an illegal left turn somewhere while in an unfamiliar area. However, it happened, you find yourself with a traffic ticket. It might seem like a small thing, but Raleigh, NC traffic tickets can add points to your driving record. Enough points can suspend your […]
What Does The Term “Simple Affray” Mean In Raleigh, NC Court Cases?
It was supposed to be a fun night out, but it ended badly. Maybe you went to a concert, a bar, or somewhere else with a gathering of other people. Somehow, you found yourself in a fight situation. You may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time, or you ran into someone […]
How To Fight A Raleigh, NC Traffic Ticket
A traffic ticket can be one of those minor annoyances that are part of everyday life in the Tarheel State. But getting a traffic ticket can also cost more than a little fine. Depending on the charge, your insurance could go up, and you’ll likely have an increase of points on your driver’s license. (More […]
What Constitutes Resisting Arrest In Raleigh, NC?
You’ve committed no crime, but you’re being arrested. Or you’re with someone who is being arrested, and you’re taken to jail along with them despite your innocence. You inform the officer that you’re innocent, but you’re taken to jail anyway. What now? Whatever you do, don’t resist any arrest, even an unlawful arrest, or you’ll […]
Can a Drug Possession Conviction Affect My Student Aid In Raleigh, NC?
A conviction for drug possession changes a number of things in your life. Anytime you’re asked about a criminal conviction, you’re required to answer, “yes.” Employment, housing, and other opportunities may change or be lost because of a drug possession conviction. But if you’re a college student, or were planning to become one, your plans […]
Reinstating A Suspended North Carolina Driver’s License
It happened—you now have a suspended NC driver’s license. You can’t drive. How will you get to work or school? Are you stuck with public transportation and bumming rides from friends and relatives? Not necessarily. In North Carolina, you can drive again after a suspended license, but not while the license is suspended. That, of […]
Forgery In Raleigh, NC. What You Better Know
When most people hear the word “forgery,” they may think of famous works of art reproduced, and the fakes replaced or sold as the real thing. But forgery has a number of different meanings, all of which can mean jail time for the person caught. Forgery involves creating an imitation of an object of value, […]
How Serious Are Disorderly Conduct Charges in Raleigh, NC?
Historically, the term “disorderly conduct” conjures up images of protests, marches, sit-ins and other public demonstrations from the 1960’s. These types of activities still exist, but public rallies and other gatherings usually require permits from the city or municipality where they are held. While many large-scale gatherings are peaceful, they can also change into something […]
Are Field Sobriety Tests Accurate In Raleigh, NC?
We recently discussed the admissibility of the Field Sobriety Tests (FST) commonly used at DUI checkpoints and traffic stops in North Carolina. These physical tests are administered in conjunction with a breath alcohol device that is intended to measure the amount of alcohol in your system. In a word, no. Commonly used by police to […]