The Holiday Season is accompanied with increased patrols and checkpoints focused on DWI enforcement. The decisions you make after your DWI arrest are critical to your defense. Should I take the chemical test? Do I have a right to have a witness observe the chemical test procedures? If the officer asks questions should I answer… View Article
What happens after the Expunction is granted by the Court? When the petition is granted, the Court directs the clerk to send a copy of the final order of expunction to the NC Department of Public Safety, the NC SBI, and the NC Department of Motor Vehicles. All records relating to your apprehension, charge, trial… View Article
How is the Expunction Process Started? First, there must be a determination that the charge/conviction is eligible for an expunction and which statute governs the expunction of that particular charge/conviction. This determination includes obtaining a copy of your complete criminal record. Once this is determined, the correct North Carolina Administrative Office of The Courts (NCAOC)… View Article
What is an Expunction? Expunction is the legal process that allows you to remove a criminal charge(s) and/or conviction(s) from your official criminal record. Once completed, the expunction restores you, in the view of the law, to the status you occupied prior to the criminal charge. At that time, the charge and/or conviction will no… View Article
In Pitt County alone, 10.6 billion opioid pills were prescribed in 2016. Studies show around 50 percent of Americans, approximately 119 million people are on prescription drugs. According to a federal survey, about 16 percent of prescribed drugs are abused and misused. The prescription drug problem in America is growing every year, and has now… View Article
The summer season provides thousands of young people a sun-soaked break from classes and daily responsibilities. During this time of the year, the coastal and southern parts of the United States are flocked by energetic youth interested in nothing but a good time. While this is a great opportunity to relax and engage in fun… View Article
It’s tax season. Which means many people in America are sifting through statements, receipts, and documents from the past year. This process, which can be very tedious, is one of the most important times of the year. Annually, this period sparks thousands of tax-related criminal charges. Examples of these crimes are embezzlement, money laundering, bribery,… View Article
In State v. Turner, *** N.C. App. ***, 793 S.E.2d 287 (2016), filed 6 December 2016, the Court of Appeals held that a Magistrate’s Order for DWI did not toll the two-year statute of limitations in G.S. § 15-1. The Court concluded that the trial court erred when it denied defendant’s motion to dismiss when… View Article
If you drive long enough, it’s just a matter of time before you’re stopped by an officer and issued that dreaded traffic ticket. Your encounter with the officer will only last a few minutes before you’ll be allowed to continue on your way. During this interaction, the officer will advise that you can pay off… View Article
While the holidays bring joy, happiness, and celebrations, they also bring an increase in travel and alcohol/drug consumption. The increase in travel and celebrations creates the perfect storm for a greater number of people who are Driving While Impaired (DWI). To combat this storm, law enforcement increases its presence and enforcement efforts. Part of that… View Article
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