Raleigh, NC Suspended License? Here’s What to Do
Most of us don’t think about what would happen if we lost our driving privileges. How would you get back and forth to work, and run errands? Get to your doctor’s and other appointments? Having a suspended license can be very difficult to overcome. A suspension (or revocation) also becomes a permanent part of your […]
What Are DUI Checkpoints, And Are They Legal?
You’re driving down a highway, minding your own business, and then you see the flashing lights. The police, doing a random checkpoint for DUI. No problem, until you realize you’ve had a craft beer. Or a locally made wine. Or a glass of whiskey with a friend. What do you do now? Are these DUI […]
How Does Juvenile Court Work?
No parent ever wants to hear the words “juvenile court.” It’s unfortunate, but inevitably, some parents will. North Carolina sees “juvenile delinquents” as individuals who can be rehabilitated. “Adults” of any age will be held responsible for criminal acts they commit, so they are arrested, charged, put on trial and sentenced if they are found […]
Will a DUI Affect my Visa, Green Card, or Citizenship Application?
Becoming a US citizen is an arduous, time-consuming process. Even getting a visa or becoming a permanent resident with a “green card” can take time, and there’s a lot of administrative work involved. The last thing you need on the way to becoming a law-abiding US citizen is to break the law. But if you’ve […]
Is It A Crime Or A Delinquency?
If you or someone you know has a child who’s involved in wrongdoing and is going through the criminal justice system, you may not understand the different proceedings and penalties. In this article, we’ll discuss the basic difference between a crime and delinquency as it relates to underage offenders. Two Systems There are two different […]
Distracted Driving And The Law—What You Should Know In Raleigh
While drunk driving gets a lot of attention, intoxicated persons are not the only dangerous drivers on the road. Distracted driving—especially texting while driving—causes a fair number of accidents by itself. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly 3,500 people in the US were killed in 2015 by distracted drivers, and 391,000 […]
Five Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer
Hiring a lawyer can be one of the most nerve-wracking things you’ll ever experience, especially if it’s for something you weren’t expecting. Ask these 5 questions before you hire a lawyer. You may have a lot of questions, and that’s OK. (Skip generic, personal questions, like “where did you go to law school?”) Write them […]
Received a Criminal Summons in Wake County: Here’s What to Do
You’ve had heated words with someone. Maybe you said something you shouldn’t have said. Maybe it was said to a romantic partner or estranged spouse. Maybe it was a coworker—or your teenager. Something turns up missing at work, at someone’s home, or even in your church. You may be the “prime suspect.” You’ve done nothing […]
Arrested Of A DUI Following A Fatal Crash
Impaired driving, and especially drunk driving, is a serious problem in North Carolina. Most people don’t set out with the intent to get a DUI, or have a car crash. But every day, it happens. In some cases, there may be a fatality involved. If you were driving under the influence in North Carolina, you’ll probably […]