If you’ve been accused of drunk driving, the most important thing you can do is to STOP TALKING. Politely decline to answer questions and do not agree to submit to field sobriety tests. This includes answering any questions they have about your drinking or driving, where you were coming from,…
Should I talk to the police? If you are suspected of a crime, the police likely will want to question you. A police officer may try to get you to talk by telling you that it is in your best interest to cooperate and “answer some questions to clear things…
If you’re a parent with kids heading to college, one of the biggest concerns you may have is making sure your kids are protected. This includes ensuring they have everything they need when they go to college – including insurance. If your child is heading off to college soon, it’s…
If you have been charged with assault, we think it’s a good idea to seek legal counsel right away. Assault is a serious crime that can carry substantial penalties and long-term consequences. But what is considered assault in North Carolina? Are fights considered an assault? What is an affray? How…
If you have been arrested for driving while impaired (DWI) in Raleigh, it is important to know your rights and what steps you need to take next. The first step is usually hiring an experienced DUI lawyer. But when is the right time to do that? In this blog post,…
Breath Testing in NC – Should you blow or refuse? When you are pulled over on suspicion of driving while impaired in North Carolina (DWI), the police officer may ask you to take a breath test. You may be wondering what you should do. Should you take SFSTs – Field…
You need a good DWI lawyer DWI charges are serious stuff. Finding the right lawyer is imperative. We are here to help! If you’re someone who has been arrested for DWI in Raleigh, then it’s important to know what your rights are and how you can take action during this…
If you have assault charges in Raleigh, the allegations may involve simple assault or assault on a female or even assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Each of those types of criminal matters are comprised of “essential elements.” In order to prove someone guilty, the prosecutor must present evidence indicating…
For whatever reason, people nowadays seem to think not having a prior record entitles them to an automatic dismissal. While there may be options available to avoid a conviction if you have a clean record, you should not assume your charges will be dismissed as a matter of course. That…
The incidences of road rage and allegations of shooting into occupied vehicles have increased substantially in Raleigh and throughout North Carolina. Discharging a firearm or “barreled weapon,” as is described in North Carolina General Statute Chapter 14-34.1, is a felony criminal charge. That NC Criminal Law is interpreted by Courts in…