Louisburg Law Blog
You can get a DWI below the legal limit
One of the most common myths about the legal DWI limit of .08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is that you can get a DWI above the limit and that you cannot get one below it. That’s only half true. You certainly can get a DWI if you are above or even right at the...
When to consider using a forensic accountant in a divorce
If you're getting divorced in North Carolina and think your spouse might not be truthful about the state of your family finances, you might want to discuss with your attorney adding a forensic accountant to your team. A forensic accountant works to make sure you know...
When to revisit a parenting plan with your ex-spouse
When you got divorced, you wisely resolved to put your children ahead of your personal feelings and work as hard as possible with your ex to be good parents. Unfortunately, your ex-spouse didn’t take that approach. Whether they’re generally emotionally immature or...
North Carolina authorities are watching for drug trafficking
If you think that federal agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local authorities alike are stepping up their enforcement activities, you’re probably right. It’s happening because the interstates that run up and down the rural areas surrounding...
Contentious ex? Don’t fall into the trap!
Having to deal with an ex because you share a child is a difficult situation. Throughout the process of raising the child, you’ll have to work with the other parent to make certain decisions. You may also have to attend the same events for the children. Being able to...
Important matters your divorce lawyer needs to discuss
When getting a divorce is the only solution for your family, you may wisely choose to get a family law attorney's assistance with your case. The benefits of working with a lawyer are numerous. An attorney can: Ensure you receive a fair property settlement Help put the...
North Carolina judge says independent blood test refutes DWI charge
There is little doubt that many (probably most) of our Louisburg Law Blog readers have made the 57-mile drive southeast of here to Greenville. A TV station there reports that a District Court judge was recently arrested on a charge of driving while impaired (DWI)....
North Carolina man faces felony breaking and entering charge
If you drive about three hours west of Louisburg, you will arrive in Mooresville. The fast-growing town is perhaps best known as home to a number of NASCAR racing teams. Some headlines were generated there recently after a resident was arrested and charged with theft...
North Carolina’s DWI arrest rate is fourth highest in nation
If it sometimes seems to you that more people get arrested for driving while impaired in North Carolina than just about any other place, you are not imagining things. According to a recent report, we have one of the highest DWI arrest rates in the nation. Last year,...
How ex-spouses can negotiate custody over the holidays
The holidays can be great for spending time with family and friends. However, that may not always be the case for divorced parents. That's because many ex-spouses tend to fight over who gets the kids on which days. Courts can often get backed up during this time of...
