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Cyberstalking Dismissal as Custody Battle Rages on
Child custody cases often become difficult and messy, but rarely do they lead to cyberstalking charges. In one recent case, however, our Winston-Salem-based Criminal Defense Attorney Tyler Chriscoe had to step in and help out a client who experienced exactly that. Custody Dispute Gets Complicated Our Firm was assisting a client [...]
Traffic Court: To Go Or Not To Go
Traffic Citations: What Does the Law Say? North Carolina law defines certain speeding tickets as “Infractions” and other speeding tickets as “Misdemeanors.” Infractions: Generally, speeding tickets that are infractions do not require a person to attend court. Instead, the person can simply “pay off” the ticket [...]
Finding Peace Through Mediation: A Tenacious Effort
Outstanding Results from the Family Law Attorneys in Winston-Salem: Settlement of All Divorce Issues in Mediation Difficult and Emotional Time Divorce is never easy. It's the end of a huge chapter in a person's life. However, it is usually not a good sign when a client comes to us seeking a [...]
Legal Costs of Street Racing
Street Racing: Going Nowhere Fast Recently in the news, there have been numerous reports of street takeovers around the Triad. Groups of spectators will gather, block off a street or parking lot, and there will be amateur street racing and car stunts. [...]
Mistaken Identity: Clearing our Client’s Name
Attorney: Tyler Chriscoe Type of Case: Misdemeanor Larceny Case Result: Voluntary Dismissal with Court-Ordered Expungement Location: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County A Promotion Denied Our soon-to-be client, a normally hardworking guy, was ecstatic when his name came up for a significant promotion at work. Not only would he receive more money but more responsibility [...]
Impact of a High BAC
Understanding the Legal Impact of High BAC How high is "too high", and what does that mean for your case? What Exactly is BAC? Blood alcohol concentration or BAC is a measure of how much alcohol is in a person's blood at a certain time. This [...]
Refusing a Breathalyzer Test
Breathalyzer Tests and the Consequences of Refusing to Take One Can I Legally Refuse A Breathalyzer? If you get arrested for DWI, you do not have to take a breath test. But, should you refuse, there will be consequences. If you refuse to do a [...]
Don’t Blow It: The 3 Field Sobriety Tests
The Field Sobriety Tests Understanding the field sobriety tests and your rights is critical before being pulled over. Find what you need to know to avoid or fight charges directly from the DWI Attorney's mouth! Understanding the 3 Standardized Field Sobriety Tests The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [...]
DWIs and License Loss
A Guide to License Loss and Restoration: 3 Ways a DWI Wreaks Havoc The Consequences of a DWI: A Stark Reality Check Driving while impaired (DWI/DUI) is a serious crime that carries significant legal, economic, and personal consequences. Whether it's your first offense or you've [...]
How Devastating to my Insurance Will a Speeding Ticket be?
Speeding Tickets and Your Insurance: What's the True Cost? Will this ticket make my insurance rate increase? Yes, Your Rate is Likely Going to Increase When clients ask, "Will this ticket make my insurance rate increase?", the answer is that it probably will. [...]