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North Carolina DWI Penalties

There are mitigating factors when it comes to any DWI charge. You need an experienced attorney who can guide…

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Evidence and Witnesses in North Carolina Family Law Cases

We have a team of private investigators that gathers evidence for each case, including witnesses if there are any.…

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Do I Have To Have A Separation Agreement To Get A Divorce In North Carolina?

The short answer is no. You don’t need to have a separation agreement also commonly called a separation and…

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What’s the difference between legal custody and physical custody?

In North Carolina, legal custody (when referring to child custody) has nothing to do with where the child lives…

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Bed and Board Divorce in North Carolina

A divorce from bed and board is not a regular divorce. In fact, if it’s granted, the parties are…

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Structured Sentencing in North Carolina | How Much Time Am I Looking At?

Structured Sentencing came into effect for all offenses committed on or after October 1, 1994. Before this was introduced,…

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Will I Lose My Driver’s License If I Get Charged With BWI?

Since we’re right in the middle of summer, I know that a lot of folks will be out and…

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The Horse, The Bicycle, And The Lawnmower

A question I get sometimes from clients is “Can I be charged with D.W.I. in North Carolina while riding…

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Man Spends 2 Years In Jail For Drunk Driving Arrest; Never Sees A Judge

Some days, I have trouble believing this type of thing can happen in the United States of America. Many…

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State v. Otto

The North Carolina Court of Appeals seems to be standing by there earlier ruling in State v. Fields with…

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