What’s a Parent to Do? Teenage Drinking and the Law By age 18, 70 percent of Americans have consumed at least one alcoholic beverage, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. That teens and young adults under the age of 21 drink alcohol is no secret. In…
Labor Day traditionally signals the end of the summer season here on the Outer Banks. As such, it is the time when people take one last opportunity for a summer vacation. They may visit family and friends, throw a backyard BBQ or, hopefully, head to Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Avon,…
Modified Transcript of “How Do You Defend Guilty People?” for Hearing Impaired As a criminal defense lawyer, a lot of times I’m asked, “How can you defend a guilty person?” “How Do You Defend Guilty People?” Well, our justice system is set up to where everyone needs a lawyer. Because…
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, dedicated football fans across the nation have already begun planning their game-day parties and celebrations. If you are thinking of going to a friend’s house, a local sports bar, or some other destination to watch the game, we recommend planning ahead, especially if you expect…
Felony Lawyer in Pasquotank Eastern North Carolina If you have been charged with a felony, you may want to know the possible level of punishment associated with your criminal charge. State Felony charges in North Carolina involve a complicated process of classification. Offenses are categorized by seriousness utilizing a lettering…
There are numerous “monitoring” options available for courts and Judges to impose upon people convicted of DWIs in North Carolina. At this point, North Carolina DWI laws require the installation of an ignition interlock following a DWI conviction in several instances, including if you blow higher than .14, or if…
Northeastern North Carolina is a waterman’s paradise. From the North River, to the Currituck Sound, to the Albemarle Sound, to the Pamilico Sound, to the Pasquotank River, to the Perquimans River, to the Chowan River, to the Atlantic Ocean via Oregon Inlet or out of Hatteras, there are miles and…
(This post pertains only to expunctions of North Carolina charges in North Carolina courts) In this day and age, most employers, colleges and universities and military branches routinely run a criminal record check on applicants. A person with a previous criminal charge on their record runs a much higher risk…