While a DUI is a traffic offense, it is also criminal. Many times, the charge is a misdemeanor, but DUIs can also become felonies. It is important to understand the charge against you. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety explains a DUI charge could become a...
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...
When civilian and military parents go through a divorce, they often have questions about how to handle matters of custody. After all, what happens when the military parent faces deployment? How do parents handle this situation? Fortunately, more laws these days...
Drug charges may stem from a variety of scenarios. The circumstances and the type of drug often set the stage for how you find yourself charged. While you may believe only street drugs end with jail, think again. Prescription medication may also find you facing a...
If you are on the verge of divorcing your spouse, the two of you already may not see eye-to-eye on financial matters. After all, according to a recent survey, financial disagreements are responsible for more than 30% of divorces. Your money clashes may not end when...
If you are the concerned parent of a teen driver or you are a driver under the age of 21, it is pivotal to understand the zero-tolerance policy that applies to young drivers in this state. Every year, many families face challenges as a result of these cases, which can...
If you withdraw the amount of money from your 401k that you agree upon during a divorce, you could end up dealing with more than you bargained for in the form of income taxes and early withdrawal fees. Instead, consider looking into a qualified domestic relations...
Some North Carolina residents run into problems with the law. They may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time or made an error in judgment. If you are looking to move on from a conviction, your criminal record may continue to impede you, perhaps making it hard...
When you have children, and your relationship with the other parent ends, you face many concerns. If you are unmarried, you may wonder about your rights regarding child custody. Although many laws make a connection between parenting and marriage, North Carolina does...
Any DUI charge is serious because it can carry penalties and consequences that follow you for life. However, there are special circumstances in some cases that increase the severity of the charge or potential punishment. According to the North Carolina Department of...