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Wrongfully Accused of Child Abuse from Decades Ago? Where Do You Go from Here?
Wrongfully Accused of Child Abuse from Decades Ago? Where Do You Go from Here?

Have you found yourself accused of misconduct with a child that allegedly occurred in the 2000’s, 90’s, or even earlier? Trying to remember what happened and to defend yourself against allegations that happened 10, 20, or even 30 years ago can feel overwhelming. In North ...

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Criminal Law

  • Taking a Gun into the Airport

    The Charlotte airport has become one of the busiest airports in the nation. One of the most common criminal charges that stems from this airport is ...

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  • Possession of Firearm by Felon (N.C.G.S. § 14-415.1)

    North Carolina Law: Under North Carolina General Statute § 14-415.1, it shall be unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a felony to ...

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  • Hit and Run in North Carolina

    In North Carolina, one of the most serious driving offenses is hit and run. If you are charged with a hit and run, you can face prison time and a ...

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  • What is Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property?

    If you or someone you love has been charged with Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property, you probably have many questions. What does this charge ...

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  • Crime Against Nature

    North Carolina’s sex offense laws and statutes are constantly changing. This makes it extremely difficult to determine whether or not you could be ...

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  • Domestice Violence in North Carolina

    Domestic violence is taken really seriously in the criminal justice system in North Carolina. People often mistakenly believe they have been charged ...

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  • No Contact Orders in Criminal Cases

    When you are charged with a crime of Domestic Violence, one of the first things that the Judge or magistrate who is setting your conditions of ...

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  • I Refused the Breath Test Now What?

    When someone has been charged with a DWI in North Carolina and refuses the breathalyzer test potential consequences arise. In North Carolina when ...

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  • Child Pornography Laws in North Carolina

    Like most states, North Carolina has made it illegal to make, distribute, or possess child pornography. North Carolina classifies these actions as ...

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  • Do I file a 50B Protective Order or a 50C Civil No-Contact Order?

    What is a 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order ? Under North Carolina General Statute § 50B-1, domestic violence means the commission of: Attempting ...

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  • I Took Out Criminal Charges Against My Spouse and I Don’t Want To Press Charges, What Happens Next?

    In North Carolina, a common scenario that prompts the prosecution of a domestic violence case is one where neither side wants to be involved or press ...

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  • Should I Talk to the Police?

    A police officer has made contact with you and wants to speak with you regarding an investigation where your name has come up. What should you do now? ...

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  • If I Was Arrested for a Domestic Violence Charge, Do I Have To Stay in Jail for 48 Hours?

    North Carolina General Statute § 15A-534.1. The simplest answer is NO. Why? A deep dive into North Carolina General Statute § 15A-534.1 – Crimes of ...

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  • I Sent a Nude Image to Someone Who Is a Minor, Am I in Trouble?

    While the laws surrounding receiving nude images from a minor are very clear and well-known, the laws around sending nude or explicit images to a ...

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  • Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in North Carolina

    One of the most serious results of being convicted of a sex-related crime is the requirement that you must register as a sex offender. Once on the sex ...

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  • The Defense of Others in North Carolina

    When someone is charged with a violent crime in North Carolina, one of the ways they can be found not guilty is to raise the affirmative defense known ...

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  • Sexual Battery in North Carolina

    One of the most serious criminal charges that you can face in North Carolina are sex crimes. On top of that, just the charge of a sex crime could ...

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  • Defense of Property Claim in North Carolina

    In North Carolina, a person charged with a crime has numerous ways to fight against that charge. One of those ways is through the use of an ...

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  • What Are the Penalties for Indecent Exposure?

    Indecent exposure in North Carolina is a serious crime and can carry stiff penalties. It is important to understand what the law says about indecent ...

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  • Self Defense in North Carolina

    A person may not be guilty of a crime, even if the person committed the crime if there was a legal justification. One of the most common legal ...

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  • Second-Degree Forcible Sexual Offense

    North Carolina’s sex offense laws and statutes are constantly changing. This makes it extremely difficult to determine whether or not you could be ...

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  • The North Carolina Rape Shield Rule

    Some of the most serious cases in the North Carolina Criminal Justice system are sexual assault cases. During these cases, one of the most important ...

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  • New ATF Rules and Pistol Braces

    On Friday, January 13, 2023, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, or ATF submitted and had signed by the Attorney General new ...

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  • Solicitation of a Child by Computer

    One of the most serious criminal charges that you can face in North Carolina are sex crimes. On top of that, a sex crime involving a minor could ...

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  • Title IX and the North Carolina Justice System.

    When most people hear the phrase “Title Nine” or “Title IX” they think about men’s and women’s sports and scholarships. However, Title IX covers much ...

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  • New Mecklenburg Criminal Diversion Program for Young Adults

    The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) announced in June 2022 that it was implementing a new criminal diversion program for young adults . ...

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  • Drug Trafficking Has Nothing to Do with Intent

    If you look up the definition of trafficking, you will find that it means to “buy and sell” and “do business.” Knowing that, it would be ...

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  • Can a DUI/DWI Prevent Me from Being Hired?

    When you are pulled over by law enforcement for suspected Driving While Impaired, your job prospects might not be the first worry on your mind. That’s ...

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  • Can I Get a DWI While Biking in North Carolina?

    Instead of driving after having a few alcohol beverages, many people believe riding a bicycle is the wisest and safest alternative. Unfortunately, it ...

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  • North Carolina Reckless Driving Laws

    While traffic violations are mostly infractions that are punishable by a costly fine and points administered to your driver’s license, there are some ...

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  • Commercial DWI in North Carolina

    From semi-trucks to buses, commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders are an integral part of our country, whether they are transporting essential ...

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  • Common Defenses to Drug Possession

    Drug possession is a serious offense in North Carolina. Possession of a Schedule I substance like heroin, opiates, fentanyl, or ecstasy is a felony, ...

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  • Can I Get a DWI When I am Just Sitting in My Car?

    SURPRISINGLY the answer is YES! North Carolina law does NOT require a car to be in motion in order to be charged with a DWI. Instead, the statute says ...

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  • 4 Common Types of Internet Sex Crimes

    From e-mail and social media to entertainment and news outlets, we rely on the internet to communicate, work, learn, and stay connected with loved ...

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  • FAQ: DUI/DWI in North Carolina

    Our experienced attorneys at Jetton & Meredith, PLLC understand that getting a DUI/DWI can be a frightening experience, especially if you don’t know ...

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  • Domestic Violence & COVID-19

    On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the COVID-19 outbreak has become a pandemic. Within the next few weeks, North ...

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  • Sexual Battery Charges in Charlotte North Carolina

    Sexual battery is one of the most serious misdemeanor crimes in North Carolina. A conviction of sexual battery carries the potential of jail time, ...

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  • Indecent Liberties with a Child in North Carolina

    Some of the most serious criminal charges you can face in North Carolina are sexual based offenses that involve a child, such as Indecent Liberties ...

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  • The Do's and Don'ts of Carrying a Concealed Handgun

    Your permit to carry a concealed handgun must be carried along with valid identification wherever the handgun is being carried. When approached or ...

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  • December 2019 Changes to North Carolina's Sexual Offense Laws

    In December of 2019, two new laws took effect in North Carolina reforming the states sexual assault laws. These two key changes substantially altered ...

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  • Forceable Rape in North Carolina

    One of the most serious charges you can face in North Carolina is the charge of Forceable Rape. A conviction for one of these crimes can destroy your ...

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  • Commonly Raised Questions and Issues in Forceable Rape Cases

    Forceable rape cases are often very complex and bring up numerous questions. It is imperative that you speak to an experienced and knowledgeable ...

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  • Statutory Rape in North Carolina

    One of the most serious criminal charges that you can face in North Carolina is statutory rape. If you are charged with a sex crime then your future ...

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  • The Consequences of Domestic Violence

    One of the most serious crimes you can be convicted of is a crime of domestic violence. Whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor the consequences are ...

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  • What Does it Mean to be Charged with Assault on a Female and How is that Different from Regular Assault?

    There are three elements that must be met to be charged with assault on a female. The first element is that an assault must have occurred. This ...

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  • COVID-19 Affects on Domestic Violence

    On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the COVID-19 outbreak has become a pandemic. Within the next few weeks, North ...

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  • Domestic Violence Cases with the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Domestic Violence cases in North Carolina are always serious, even more so now during the COVID-19 pandemic because of the different consequences that ...

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  • What are the Implications of Getting a Domestic Violence Conviction?

    North Carolina takes domestic violence convictions very seriously. It can have rippling effects across many aspects of your life that you may not ...

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  • COVID-19 and North Carolina Courts

    On March 13, 2020, North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced that due to the COVID-19 or coronavirus, North Carolina Courts ...

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  • Posting Bail in North Carolina

    When someone is arrested for a criminal charge in North Carolina there is usually a lot of different processes going on at the same time, this mass of ...

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  • Tips for Handling Child Custody and Visitation During COVID-19

    On top of everything happening at the present date with COVID-19, individuals may be dealing with circumstances surrounding child custody or ...

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  • COVID-19 & North Carolina Divorce

    When North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued a statewide stay in place order on March 27, 2020, directing all residents to remain in their homes and ...

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  • Marsy’s Law

    In 2018, North Carolina voters approved a new amendment to the North Carolina Constitution known as Marsy’s Law the Crime Victim’s Rights Amendment ...

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  • When the Police Call, How Do You Answer?

    One of the most daunting situations to be faced with in life is to be contacted by the police regarding a crime or a potential charge against you. An ...

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  • Interfering with Emergency Communications in North Carolina

    Crimes of Domestic Violence are often some of the most serious charges a person can face. In North Carolina, crimes that have been marked as domestic ...

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  • DWI Sentencing, Am I Going to Jail?

    Once someone has been charged with a DWI, one of their first thoughts is, “am I going to jail for this?” While there isn’t a straightforward answer to ...

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  • Communicating Threats

    Communicating Threats; A charge commonly seen in North Carolina District Court and as a headline in some of the recent North Carolina Court of Appeals ...

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  • No Contact Order in North Carolina

    A no contact order—commonly known as a “50C order” in North Carolina—is a type of restraining order for sexual assault or stalking victims who do not ...

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  • Can a North Carolina Domestic Violence Charge Be Dropped or Dismissed by the Accuser/Victim?

    Can a Victim/Accuser of Domestic Violence Drop/Dismiss the Charges? Although many spouses and family members love each other unconditionally, ...

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  • North Carolina’s First Step Act

    What is the North Carolina First Step Act? North Carolina’s first step act is currently not a law; it has passed the State Senate and it is our belief ...

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  • Felons and Firearms

    It is a well-known fact that once you are convicted of a felony, you lose certain rights and privileges. Some of these losses include the right to ...

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  • 48-Hour Rule for Domestic Violence Cases in North Carolina

    If a person is arrested for allegedly committing a misdemeanor or felony domestic violence offense in North Carolina, he/she will be held in jail ...

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  • What are Deferred Prosecutions and Should I Do One?

    A North Carolina deferred prosecution, simply put, is a contract between a criminal defendant and the State of North Carolina. Deferred Prosecutions ...

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  • Should You Blow?

    One of the questions we’re asked most frequently from people who have been charged with a DWI is, “should I have blown?” One of the questions we hear ...

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  • Private Warrant Domestic Cases

    My spouse took out a warrant on me and wants to drop the case, what happens now? One of the more confusing situations in court is what happens when ...

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  • FAQs about Driving While License Revoked Charges In North Carolina

    One of the more common traffic charges in North Carolina is Driving While License Revoked. Cases involving DWLR charges can be complex and can leave ...

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  • Cyberstalking in North Carolina

    Cyberstalking, the Crime In today’s world where just about everyone has a smartphone and communication is often completely digital, cyberstalking has ...

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  • Posting Bail in North Carolina

    Many cases in North Carolina begin when you’re charged with a crime and are then arrested; but once you’ve been arrested, what happens next? The ...

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  • Common Misunderstandings with DWI Laws in North Carolina

    In North Carolina, one of the most common criminal charges is Driving While Impaired, or DWI. While DWI may be one of the most commonly charged crimes ...

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  • North Carolina Probation Violations

    One of the most common punishments after a criminal conviction in North Carolina is being placed on probation. There are two kinds of probation in ...

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  • The Theft Crime of Larceny in North Carolina

    In North Carolina there are several different types of theft-related crimes, ranging from the lowest level misdemeanors, such as misdemeanor ...

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  • What Happens If You Miss Court?

    Once a court date is missed, it is important to know what the consequences are and what to do next. Questions arise such as: is there a warrant for ...

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  • Assault on a Female in North Carolina

    In North Carolina, assault charges are usually broken down into two groups; felony and misdemeanor assaults. One of the most serious misdemeanor ...

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  • Vehicle Registration & License Plate Violations

    In North Carolina, one of the most common ways to be pulled over by the police is by allowing your vehicle’s registration to expire. It is a violation ...

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  • Why You Should Plead “Not Guilty” at Arraignment

    After an arrest, an arraignment--the first court hearing--will be scheduled within 30 days or so. Once you are read the charges filed against you and ...

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  • What Makes a Crime Domestic Violence?

    In North Carolina there are certain charges that are by their very nature, crimes of domestic violence. This is most commonly seen in the charge of ...

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  • Restraining Orders in North Carolina

    In North Carolina, there are two types of restraining orders: domestic violence protective orders and civil no-contact orders . In the court system, a ...

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  • North Carolina Assault by Strangulation

    In North Carolina there are many different types of assault charges, ranging from misdemeanor simple assault, all the way up to felony assault ...

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  • North Carolina Domestic Violence Protective Order Violation

    One of the most common domestic violence crimes in a violation of a Domestic Violence Protective Order (“DVPO”) , commonly referred to as a ...

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  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon in North Carolina

    North Carolina closely regulates the carrying of concealed weapons by the public. NCGS 14-269 prohibits the carrying of deadly weapons, except as ...

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  • SIX Things You Need to Know About Drug Cases in North Carolina

    North Carolina’s Controlled Substances Act can be found in North Carolina General Statute Chapter 90. There are several different sections outlining ...

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  • Miranda Rights Misconceptions

    The Miranda Warning, commonly known as being ‘Mirandized,’ is one of the most talked about and misunderstood aspects of criminal arrest and ...

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  • What Are Criminal Summons and Private Warrants?

    When an officer knocks on your door and hands you a criminal summons, what does that mean? While most of us will never experience this, many citizens ...

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  • What You Need to Know About Boating While Impaired (BWI) Laws In North Carolina

    What You Need to Know About Boating While Impaired (BWI) Laws in North Carolina In 2016, North Carolina enacted Sheyenne’s Law in response to an ...

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  • 10 Things You Need to Know About Domestic Violence and the Law

    Domestic violence is a crime. It’s a crime that not only impacts the victim, but can have a lasting effect on loved ones, family members, friends and ...

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  • How Innocent People Become Wrongfully Incriminated

    A number of people in North Carolina and throughout the U.S. currently sit behind bars, serving a sentence imposed on them by a court of law. ...

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  • North Carolina Considers Law To Expand Schedule 1 Controlled Substances

    Legislators in North Carolina are considering a new law that would increase the penalties associated with certain drug crimes. The law specifically ...

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  • What Is The Max Time I’m Facing With Multiple Misdemeanors In NC?

    When imposing a sentence on more than one misdemeanor offense, a judge may order a concurrent or consecutive sentence. A concurrent sentence means ...

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  • How Does Felony Sentencing Work In NC?

    Like misdemeanor sentencing, felonies in North Carolina are sentenced according to structured sentencing, which bases your punishment on a grid that ...

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  • Prescription Drugs And DWI In North Carolina: What You Should Know

    In 2013, a North Carolina mayor was pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to ABC News Channel 12, the man said he had taken ...

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  • I Refused The Breathalyzer, Can I Still Be Convicted Of DWI?

    Since the police have no numerical reading of your breath can you still be convicted of DWI? We are often asked about the choices one must make when ...

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  • The 3 Big Consequences of Refusing a Breathalyzer Test in a DWI Investigation

    You have been recently arrested for DWI and refused the breathalyzer test. What are the consequences of refusing the breathalyzer test? What are your ...

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  • Top 6 Things To Know About Your Miranda Rights

    You have been recently arrested, written a citation, or questioned by police and NOT read your Miranda Rights. Does that matter? Can your case be ...

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  • The Risks Of Self-Representation In Criminal Cases

    People in North Carolina are often encouraged to take care of things themselves. If one goes into a local bookstore, that person would find dozens of ...

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  • Know The Consequences Of Underage Drinking In North Carolina

    Lawmakers, police and prosecutors take impaired driving extremely seriously in North Carolina and offenders, no matter their age, routinely face ...

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  • Circumstantial Evidence Offered Did Not Prove Intent to Sell Marijuana

    The possession of marijuana with intent to sell is a more serious offense than simple possession and such intent may be shown by direct or ...

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  • Two DWI bills pass in the North Carolina House, head to Senate

    Bills target DWI offenders with stiffer penalties and license restrictions The North Carolina House has passed two bills aimed at both first-time and ...

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  • Implied Consent in North Carolina

    Even though most drivers may not be aware of it, everyone with a North Carolina driver’s license has agreed to allow police to test their blood ...

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