Articles in Category: Blog

New Laws in North Carolina You May Want To Know About

February 1, 2018 – Published by Robinson Law Firm

Recently, there have been new laws passed in North Carolina. At the Robinson Law Firm, we want all of our clients to stay in the know about laws in our state. Here are a few of the recently enacted laws you should know about.   Senate Bill 445: Expungements North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed… View Article


Received a Red Light Camera Citation In The Mail?

January 9, 2018 – Published by Robinson Law Firm

It’s just after the New Year Holiday. You are going through mail that was just delivered, looking for bills from the holidays when you discover an official looking “Notice of Red Light Camera Violation” from the City of Greenville.  You open the Notice and see a close-up picture of the front and rear of your… View Article


Did The Officer Have Enough Evidence To Arrest Me for DWI?

December 29, 2017 – Published by Robinson Law Firm

It’s Saturday night, about 10:00 o’clock. You just finished a late dinner with friends where you consumed a little more than two glasses of wine over the course of two hours. You exit the restaurant and leave the parking lot to make the two-mile drive to your residence. As you approach the stop sign at… View Article


Arrested For DWI? What Should You Do?

December 12, 2017 – Published by Robinson Law Firm

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


North Carolina Expunction – FAQ – Part 3

November 30, 2017 – Published by Robinson Law Firm

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


North Carolina Expunction – FAQ – Part 2

November 21, 2017 – Published by Robinson Law Firm

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


North Carolina Expunction – FAQ – Part 1

November 17, 2017 – Published by Robinson Law Firm

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


Prescription Drug Crimes

July 17, 2017 – Published by Robinson Law Firm

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


Underage Drinking, Zero Tolerance and DWI

June 14, 2017 – Published by Robinson Law Firm

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


Tax Season Crimes

April 26, 2017 – Published by Robinson Law Firm

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