Venue for Civil Lawsuits in North Carolina One of the first things that needs to be decided when initiating a civil action is where to file the lawsuit. Where the lawsuit is filed and litigated is referred to as the "venue." Venue must be proper to avoid having the case transferred to a different county [...]
Yes, under North Carolina DWI law (N.C.G.S. 20-138.1), a person may be convicted of the criminal offense of Driving While Impaired even if their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is equal or less than .08. Appreciable Impairment & DWI The person may be arrested and convicted under what is known as the 'appreciable impairment' theory or [...]
Have You Recently Been Injured on the Job and Don't Know If You Qualify for Workers' Compensation Benefits in North Carolina? Our legal team explains what you should consider if you're on the fence about filing a claim. Whenever a workers’ compensation claim is started, a qualified workers’ compensation attorney should consider the following [...]
Injured at work? Know Your Workers' Comp Rights! To be eligible for benefits under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act, employees must: Prove that they were an employee, That they were injured, and The injury in question was caused by an event that occurred while they were on the job. All of the [...]
Question: I’ve been hearing a lot lately about officers cracking down on drinking and driving ( DWI ) during the holidays. I noticed that cold weather makes some electronics and gadgets less reliable, is this true for the breathalyzer tests that police give when they stop someone? The Lawyer’s Reply: It’s certainly not outside the [...]
After years of experience and practice, it still surprises our attorneys to hear some of the reasons folks have for not filing for workers' comp after a work injury. So, here’s a list of the top 6 reasons why people don’t think they should file a workers' compensation claim and why they should. 1. I [...]
Is it possible to get sexual assault charges dropped in NC? Yes, it is possible to get sexual assault charges dropped in NC. While the State's evidence against you may be enough to support your arrest and a sex crime charge, it ultimately may not be enough to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you [...]
Received a Violation and You Don't Know What to Do Now? We're Here to Help! As a law firm that focuses on DWI and DMV cases, we often get questions from clients about blowing violations on ignition interlock devices. Below is a question we received from a [...]
Reviewing Checkpoints - Are Police Following Procedures? The Winston-Salem Journal reported recently on the review of traffic checkpoints in Winston-Salem through 2011. The review shows that checkpoints are conducted disproportionately in minority neighborhoods. The police are allowed to conduct these checkpoints, but only for traffic and drunk driving checks - not, as was hinted by [...]
As a law firm that focuses on criminal defense, we often get many questions about domestic violence 50B protective orders, or restraining orders, in North Carolina. Below we answer some of the most common questions we receive. How do I know if domestic violence laws apply to me? Individuals who may be protected by [...]
