Statesville North Carolina Legal Blog
Criminal defense: How prepared are you for a field sobriety test?
When a North Carolina police officer makes a traffic stop, it sometimes leads to a suspected drunk driving arrest. Before an arrest is made, however, the officer in question might ask the driver to take a field sobriety test. Drivers are not obligated to comply with...
Child Support: Things to know, especially if remarriage is a factor
Working out an agreement for child custody and other important issues in divorce can be challenging for North Carolina parents. If the relationship between parents is prone to contention, an unwillingness to compromise and cooperate can make child support or custody...
Miranda rights: An integral component of criminal defense
Ernesto Miranda is the name of the person whose criminal case in 1966 resulted in a U. S. Supreme Court ruling, holding that law enforcement agents cannot lawfully interrogate an individual in police custody without first informing him or her of certain rights...
Penalties for drug possession in North Carolina
North Carolina implements serious legal penalties for possessing controlled substances. Fines and jail time vary based on the type of drug and the amount. Review the state laws about drug possession before facing charges. Schedule I drugs This category includes...
Avoid these child custody arguments
North Carolina married couples who have children really have their work cut out for them if they decide to file for divorce. No matter what issues have transpired between spouses, good parents want what is best for their kids. If the two parents in question happen to...
Reduce divorce stress with these 3 tips
Most North Carolina parents can relate to ups and downs in their family life. For some, the downs mostly take place within the marital relationship, which may lead to one or the other spouse filing for divorce. Especially concerning children, this type of decision can...
Do you relate to these divorce issues?
Most marriages, in North Carolina and elsewhere, hit rocky passages. Some couples are able to withstand the problems and create an even stronger bond. Others opt for divorce. Here are some reason why. The age of each spouse at the time of their marriage may place them...
Child support: Avengers star Jeremy Renner in dispute
When North Carolina parents decide to divorce, they must address numerous child-related issues. In addition to custody or visitation, child support is another high priority topic for many parents. If the parents in a particular case disagree on such matters,...
How a DWI can cause workplace problems
When an employee has been with the same company for a long time, he or she often enjoys benefits at work that newer employees might not have. However, encountering legal problems in one’s personal life, such as facing DWI charges in a North Carolina court, may not...
Understanding North Carolina larceny charges
North Carolina takes property crimes such as shoplifting seriously. The state imposes charges for shoplifting, known as larceny, depending on the value of the stolen items. When facing North Carolina larceny charges, there are several potential penalties depending on...
