Drivers in North Carolina who want to enjoy their driving privileges must obey state and local traffic ordinances or face the possible suspension of their license. The North Carolina Department of Transportation notes that drivers who want to restore their licenses...
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Federal investigations happen all the time. In every case, these investigations are serious. Try thinking about it this way: Law enforcement professionals commit hours of labor to uncover evidence of crimes. It takes training, technology and a high degree of...
Are you eligible for a record expunction in North Carolina?
When you have certain violations on your criminal record, you may find that interferes with many areas of your life. You may have a hard time finding a job or a place to live, for example, or you may find that it hinders your ability to spend time with your children....
What are the statutory rape laws in NC?
Understanding the statutory rape laws where you live is very important. Many Americans are not aware that the statutory rape laws can and do change depending on what state you are in. Most people are aware that the age of majority is 18, but this is not necessarily...
What are the penalties for mail fraud?
North Carolina laws handle mail fraud in a harsh way. Why? Because mail fraud is a federal crime. If accused of mail fraud, you do not face misdemeanor charges. You will always face a felony charge, and the consequences that accompany it are brutal. What are these...
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
North Carolina has a number of laws that determine how drivers get handled when under the influence. First, there are tests an officer may ask you to take. The officer then uses the results to determine if they should arrest you on suspicion of DUI. Accordingly, field...
Drunk driving charges – The implied consent law
If law enforcement suspects drivers of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and places them under arrest, they will ask the drivers to submit to chemical testing to determine their blood alcohol concentration level. This may involve them providing a breath, blood or...
Are you guilty of death by distribution?
If you recently lost a loved one, friend or acquaintance due to a drug-induced overdose, it may surprise you to learn that the state can charge you with homicide. Specifically, if the state learns you distributed the drugs to the deceased, it could charge you with...
Know the penalties for North Carolina DWI
North Carolina has a five-level penalty system for convictions of driving while intoxicated. Drivers who receive this misdemeanor conviction may be subject to jail time and other penalties. Review the possible penalties for DWI in North Carolina. Level V DWI This...
What are the three types of standardized field sobriety tests?
As a driver in North Carolina, you are subject to the DUI laws of the state. This means you may undergo certain tests if an officer believes you drove under the influence. One of the first tests you will run into is likely a field sobriety test. There are two types:...