Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi explains the timing of North Carolina expungements in this video. You can have any not guilty or dismissed charge expunged the very same day. However, even if you are convicted of a crime, you may still be eligible for an expungement after a waiting period depending on [...]
Driving with a revoked license is a class one misdemeanor in North Carolina. Even for a first-time offense, you could be facing up to 45 days of supervised probation. Multiple moving violations with a revoked license carry even stiffer penalties including a longer wait to get your license back or losing it [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Tyler Chriscoe explains that in North Carolina there are almost 800 crashes per day and the law in North Carolina is clear. If you are in an accident there are three things you have to do. You have to stop the vehicle immediately. You have to remain with the [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi explains that while you can file for an expungement yourself, it isn't a very good idea. Filing for expungement is a complicated process involving obtaining original notarized documentation, serving the proper people, and calendaring your case to go before a judge. If you were actually convicted of [...]
Modifying a Custody Order: Proving a Substantial Change in CircumstancesOnce a child custody order is in place in North Carolina, it is legally binding. However, life is not static, and situations can evolve. To formally modify a court order, you must lawfully prove that there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the last [...]
According to Criminal Defense and Traffic Attorney Tyler Chriscoe, sometimes it is legal to leave the scene of a crash but only in rare circumstances. For example, if staying would put you or anyone else in harm's way. It is also alright to leave the scene should you require serious medical attention, [...]
An esteemed Family Law Attorney explains several things you need to know before planning a move outside the Greensboro, North Carolina area and there is a concern about child custody. The courts will always do what is in the child's best interest. Therefore, they will want to know what the child's life [...]
According to Criminal Defense and Traffic Attorney Tyler Chriscoe, a commonly asked question is "what happens if I have a small fender bender in a parking lot?"Â If there are no injuries and the property damage appears to be less than $1,000, the two parties can agree to exchange insurance information and [...]
What Can I Do If My Ex Left North Carolina with Our Child? If your ex has left North Carolina with your child, immediately file an ex parte emergency custody motion and begin custody litigation. This is an emergency, time is of the essence. Don't wait months to file! If your ex has [...]
Criminal Defense and Traffic Attorney Tyler Chriscoe, explains there are a few times when it is not acceptable to leave the scene after an accident. For instance, being scared or anxious about being in a wreck or not knowing what to do. While that can be a reasonable reason to leave, it [...]
