On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Oct 21, 2020 | Criminal Law
You have worked hard to put together an impressive resume. While you are certain prospective employers will appreciate your education, skills and experience, you may also have some concern about a criminal conviction in your past. In North Carolina, it is possible to...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Sep 24, 2020 | Criminal Law
If a North Carolina police officer makes a traffic stop, it might have something to do with suspecting a driver of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Facing DWI charges in this state or any other is no small matter. It is possible, however, to...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Sep 14, 2020 | Criminal Law
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...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Aug 18, 2020 | Criminal Law
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...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Aug 14, 2020 | Criminal Law
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...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jun 12, 2020 | Criminal Law
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...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jun 11, 2020 | Criminal Law
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...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jun 10, 2020 | Criminal Law
Most North Carolina residents would agree that they have had some experiences in life they would rather forget. In fact, sometimes, a person wishes he or she could go back in time and relive a particular incident in order to make different choices or decisions than...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jun 4, 2020 | Criminal Law
If a North Carolina police officer makes a traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle might feel a bit nervous as soon as he or she sees the flashing red and blue lights in the rearview mirror. In some cases, an officer will merely issue some type of warning and then...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Mar 5, 2020 | Criminal Law
If you are a young person, you undoubtedly have plans for your future that could include everything from attending graduate school to entering the kind of career you have always dreamed about. However, if law enforcement charges you with a drug offense such as...
