Winston-Salem Legal Issues Blog
Will your inheritance still be yours after divorce?
Receiving an inheritance can help many North Carolina residents obtain more financial security. However, if you received an inheritance and are now facing divorce proceedings, you may have concerns about whether your soon-to-be ex-spouse could have a claim to those...
Marijuana and criminal law in North Carolina
In the United States, laws around the use of cannabis can vary from state to state. Those who are unclear about the rules around possession, sale and trafficking of this substance between states could put themselves at risk, especially if they make assumptions. Here...
How do you handle drug charges stemming from legal prescriptions?
After a recent run-in with law enforcement in North Carolina, you may worry about carrying prescribed medication on you when you leave the house. How do you avoid facing unlawful possession of a controlled substance charges? The Recovery Village has insights that can...
3 Common Types of White-Collar Crimes
White-collar crimes are nonviolent crimes perpetrated for financial gain, such as identity theft and banking scams. The FBI names corporate fraud, including tax violations and insider trading, as one of their top priorities. On television and in movies, white-collar...
How does an ignition interlock device work?
A person convicted of an impaired driving offense in North Carolina may have his or her driver's license suspended or revoked depending on the circumstances of the case. Some situations allow the person to reinstate the driving privileges by installing and using an...
What is a divorce loan?
There is no denying that a divorce can cause a lot of financial trouble. Not only are there the costs of the divorce itself but also the changes in your overall financial situation can lead to struggles. What some people are doing to help ease the financial burden is...
How does familiar fraud contribute to credit card theft?
There are different ways a fraudster might gain control of your credit card. In many cases, the person who misuses a credit card account is somebody the credit card holder does not know. Still, your card might be at risk of theft from somebody that you already know...
Do you need to obtain a QDRO during your divorce?
During your divorce, you want to receive a fair share of everything you and your spouse own. Fortunately, if you cannot reach an acceptable settlement agreement with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, a judge is likely to apply principles of equity and fairness to decide what...
What should you know about field sobriety testing?
North Carolina drivers like you may have heard of field sobriety testing before. This is one of many tools that law enforcement officers have which allow them to test your sobriety. However, field sobriety tests are not an exact science. Because of this, it is...
Penalties for DWI in North Carolina
Drunk driving fatalities exceed the national average in North Carolina as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state imposes serious penalties for driving while intoxicated to help prevent these catastrophic accidents. Review the possible...
