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Traffic tickets are usually minor infractions. Some of them may come off of your record after a certain period of time. Do note, however, that this does not apply to every type of traffic ticket. For example, tickets for DUI are also criminal, so they will go on your...

If you are like most people, you likely pay little attention to a traffic ticket, especially if the officer issued it to you on the basis of an alleged minor violation, such as speeding. However, you need to take such tickets seriously, especially if they list a court...

Among the other impacts of divorce, many people also experience a blow to their finances. From asset division to alimony payments, there are a number of financial obligations that may arise, which will leave you in a tight spot financially. According to U.S. News...

When divorce hearings begin, one of the first things that judges must do is identify what assets and debts are marital property. North Carolina courts do not divide all of the property that each spouse owns and instead divide only marital property. Courts will...

Choosing how to co-parent after a divorce is a deeply personal decision that differs from divorcee to divorcee. What benefits you and your child might not be the same as what benefits other families. You will have to go through your options and break them down one by...

Deciding to get a divorce can often create both a sense of relief and freedom and also anxiety and dread. After all, you will soon head into uncharted territories. Coming across legal terms you do not understand is just the tip of the iceberg. While some may suggest...

A larceny offense may classify as a felony based on the worth of the property a prosecutor alleges you of taking, possessing or receiving. As noted by the North Carolina General Assembly website, when larceny involves goods worth at least $1,000, law enforcement may...

Traffic tickets may not seem like a big deal until they accumulate to the point where they begin to affect driver privileges. An excessive number of tickets can substantially increase the number of points on driver records. Under specific circumstances, people may...

The time immediately following an arrest can be confusing and scary. Many defendants do not know what the next steps are or what to expect. In North Carolina, defendants go through one or two initial hearings before the true court proceedings begin. Initial and first...

There may be months between your arrest and court proceedings. The bail process exists to help prevent you from spending that time in jail. Bail is money given to the court to hold until your court date. For less serious crimes, you may be able to post bail...