Winston-Salem Legal Issues Blog
Are DUI checkpoints legal in North Carolina?
As you go about your duties in North Carolina, you may happen to bump into a random sobriety checkpoint on the road. The police set up these checkpoints to help reduce the number of accidents occurring due to drunk driving. The CDC estimates that the sobriety...
Pre-Trial Release
As often portrayed in movies, the media, and pop culture, house arrest and expensive bonds appear to be commonplace in order to post bail. However, this is not always the case. There are a multitude of ways to be released from custody and back into the community. This...
Raising the Age for Juveniles in North Carolina
The State of North Carolina has raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction in criminal cases to 18. North Carolina is the last state in the United States to “raise the age.” This means that there are several important issues that have changed when a juvenile is charged...
DUI penalty forces distracted driving
Most people understand that operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated is deemed unsafe as consuming too much alcohol reduces a person's ability to appropriately operate a vehicle, to make good decisions while driving or to respond quickly when needed in a driving...
What is the stand your ground law?
Stand your ground laws enable you to defend yourself in various situations with the use of deadly force. Most often, this means using a firearm, which usually results in the death of the other person. Because there is the possibility of death, these laws are quite...
How can I file for expunction?
An expunction is the same thing as an expungement. Expunction is just the word that North Carolina uses to refer to the process of sealing or removing criminal records. If you have a criminal record, sealing them can allow you to have better job prospects, get housing...
What rights do grandparents have in custody cases?
While examining parental custody cases, one thought that comes to mind is the role of grandparents have in the lives of their grandchildren. When both parents are unfit for custody, grandparents are sometimes required to step in and take on the role that the child's...
North Carolina DWI penalties
North Carolina has a much higher rate of drunk driving fatalities than the national average. In light of this data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state imposes serious penalties for drivers who operate a motor vehicle under the influence of...
Consequences of drunk driving with a minor on-board
Drunk driving is a severe offense in every state. DUI charges can affect the insurance rate and driving record of a driver for a long time. These penalties are nothing if the occupants are all adults or when the offender is alone in the car. However, when they have a...
What are my rights as a father fighting for child custody?
Divorce is a difficult process that can be emotionally exhausting. It can be even more overwhelming and stressful when you and your ex are in a custody battle over your children. However, it is a common misconception that courts will automatically award custody to the...
