Drivers with repeat convictions for driving while intoxicated (DWI) face harsh penalties in the state of North Carolina. One of the more severe penalties for repeat offenders occurs through the Governor’s DWI Initiative. The Habitual DWI statute The Habitual DWI...
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House and Senate discuss the MORE Act that removes marijuana ban
With more than half of the United States reconsidering their marijuana laws to include medical or recreational use, it is only expected that federal policymakers reconsider as well. Many states currently regulate the growth, manufacturing, distribution and sale of...
Is deferred prosecution an option for you?
If you are a first-time offender, you are likely worried about how a conviction will impact your future. A criminal record can follow you for a long time, affecting both your personal and professional life for many years. Some crimes may even prevent you from getting...
Can a DUI impact your college options?
A DUI conviction could have long-lasting and far-reaching impacts that you may not consider when faced with the threat initially. However, due to the potential ripples, it can cause in your life, you want to face a DUI charge like a serious matter. As an aspiring...
Shoplifting may lead to misdemeanor or felony charges
North Carolina’s General Statutes classify shoplifting as a theft or larceny offense. Based on the value of goods allegedly taken, defendants could face either a misdemeanor or felony charge. Items allegedly taken worth less than $1,000 may lead to a misdemeanor...
Common questions about expungement
A criminal record can make life very difficult. Background checks are standard for most employers, lenders and rental agencies, making any past charges easily found and held against you. If an arrest or conviction from your past presents significant challenges to...
Should you pursue an expungement for your career?
The terrible truth about having a criminal conviction on your record is plain to see whenever you start hunting for work. Simply put, no matter how high your education, skill level or experience may be, having a marred record with a criminal conviction can and will...
What is implied consent during a DWI stop?
With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be planning celebrations with your family and friends. If your plans include alcohol, you must be careful not to drive with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%. Otherwise, you may find yourself in handcuffs on...
How can a DUI impact your time in college?
Facing a DUI charge as a student holds certain potential repercussions that other individuals will not have to fret over. Damage to your reputation as a student is the least of your worries when it comes to the consequences awaiting you. But what exactly are these...
North Carolina Senate may kick medical marijuana bill to 2022
Marijuana is a big topic of legislation throughout the states, with 36 now with laws allowing for the consumption of cannabis in one way or another. Some have gone so far as recreational legalization while others have laws surrounding medical marijuana. A recent bill...
