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...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Feb 21, 2020 | Criminal Law
Everyone makes mistakes at one time or another and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a common one. In North Carolina, an arrest or conviction for intoxicated driving could stay on your record permanently. A DWI can have a long-term effect on your life...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Feb 18, 2020 | Criminal Law
When facing a charge of driving while intoxicated in Statesville, you may think that contesting the charges against you amounts to a moot point. After all, authorities have the results of a breath test indicating that you were indeed drunk, right? How can those be...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jan 21, 2020 | Criminal Law
Many people convicted of drunk driving charges lose the right to drive for a period as part of their consequences. In some cases, they may reinstate their driving privileges if they install and use ignition interlock devices. Hardwired into a vehicle and connected to...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Jan 2, 2020 | Criminal Law
Having a criminal record in North Carolina can create a number of challenges for you because employers, landlords and educational institutions may access that record and make decisions based on what they find. In some situations, you may lose an opportunity just for...
On behalf of Griffin Law, PLLC | Oct 14, 2019 | Criminal Law
Every state has its own definitions and penalties for theft offenses, and in North Carolina, the charges depend on a variety of circumstances, such as how much and what type of property is taken and whether a weapon is involved. FindLaw notes that before a person...
