If you are under investigation for a crime, law enforcement officers may show up on your property looking for evidence. During this encounter, they may demand to access your property. Before they can do so, however, they either need to have your permission or they...
The North Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments for the first time in 2023 on Tuesday, January 31st. This will be the first set of oral arguments to take place in front of this panel of Justices following the 2022 election. New to the North Carolina Supreme...
Divorce is as old as sliced bread. Many people end up getting divorced for a number of reasons. For example, many people divorce because they have conflicting parenting styles, while others may struggle with communicating or negotiating finances. However, many people...
Murder is one of the most severe criminal accusations an individual can face. When the state believes that you are directly responsible for the death of another person and that your actions were intentional, not negligent, prosecutors may bring a murder charge against...
Divorce is challenging for everyone involved. But it is often the children who suffer the most when their parents split up. No decent parent wants their children to be sad. To stave off feelings of sadness and regret in the kids, some parents go overboard and become...
No one wants to get charged with drunk driving, and everyone understands that they’re not supposed to drive when they are over the legal limit. This limit is lower for commercial drivers or underage drivers, but most adults simply have to adhere to a blood alcohol...
When you file for divorce, a big part of the process is dividing your marital assets. You and your spouse must list all debts and assets, which will then be divided and distributed based on your situation. Unfortunately, not everyone is upfront and honest in these...
In North Carolina, just like throughout the rest of the country, it is illegal to get behind the wheel when you know that alcohol or drugs have affected your ability to safely drive. When a police officer believes someone has committed a driving while impaired (DWI)...
Many parents in North Carolina care more about their relationship with their children than the financial terms of their divorce. What they want more than anything else is to see the children as much as possible. That is a noble and real reasonable goal, but parents...
If you’ve watched any true crime drama or movies, you’ve probably heard the police reading someone their rights. This usually starts off with relaying that the person has the right to remain silent. It continues with the right to have an attorney present. The rights...