In the legal world, many terms one might hear can be used interchangeably. Understandably, this can cause some confusion for individuals who are not familiar with the terms or use them frequently. For example, expunction versus expungement; in North Carolina, these two words mean the…
Sending your kids away to college is one of the most nerve-wracking moments for a parent. You don’t want to shelter your child, but you also want to make sure that they don’t push the limits of their newfound freedom too much. It’s natural for…
North Carolina residents suspected of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are usually stopped by police and asked to submit to certain testing. Breath testing is common, but so are the standard field sobriety tests. What are they, and are they accurate?…
On May 7, North Carolina police arrested the woman believed responsible for a car crash that left her with minor injuries and another person in critical condition. At the time, she was charged with a number of traffic violations. Months later, on Dec. 4, the…
At the moment when North Carolina police are knocking at your door, performing a routine traffic stop, asking you questions or demanding to search your property, you may not be thinking too clearly about your rights. You may not feel you have any rights or…
Not too far from Charlotte in Union County, a teenage male was recently arrested while at school after a weapon was found in his vehicle during a random search. Thanks to North Carolina laws, this individual is now facing felony charges for having a firearm…
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