In every DWI case, there is a warrantless arrest. The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure, but since a traffic stop isn't a strenuous hold, the standard is low. However, the arrest is serious, therefore we must make sure they have collected enough evidence in the field to uphold [...]
A domestic violence protective order is a civil order in which one party goes to the court ex parte (without the other party present) and explains why they are substantially frightened or feel harassed by an opposing party. 50B A 50B is for parties that have a domestic relationship (former spouses, parents, [...]
A trusted civil law attorney discusses wrongful death lawsuits and addresses some common concerns people often have. How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit? A wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of death. Can you go to jail as the result of [...]
A North Carolina Workers Comp Attorney discusses the importance of focusing on recovery after a work-related injury and not having to worry about your financial obligations. If a claim is compensable, the employer's insurance should cover 2/3 of the average weekly wage and all medical expenses that are directly related to the [...]
Generally, you need 4 things: A valid driver's license at the time of the charge A DL 123 insurance form (proof of insurance) An alcohol assessment from an approved alcohol agency If you have non-standard work hours, we will need a letter on your work letterhead stating such Then, on the eleventh day after [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Clarke Dummit answers 3 of the most commonly asked questions his clients are concerned about after they have been charged with a DWI in North Carolina. Is it a felony? Generally, in North Carolina, a DWI is charged as a misdemeanor. However, if you're driving while impaired charge involved [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Apple talks about the breathalyzer, why it isn't reliable, and why if you're asked to take the test, you are going to need an attorney no matter what you decide to do, submit to the test, or refuse. There are two types of breath tests in use, the [...]
There are three types of blood draws you'll routinely see in a DWI case, a hospital blood draw, which is usually performed after a wreck and can be refused, a statutory blood draw, which is typically done with permission by a chemical analyst, and therefore can also be refused, but the third [...]
A trusted North Carolina Immigration Attorney discusses the top 3 green card interview mistakes she sees applicants make and how to avoid them. The first mistake she sees applicants make is when they don't prepare at all. It's extremely important that green card applicants sit down with their attorneys, go over their [...]
Our Immigration Attorney discusses how a criminal charge could negatively affect an immigration case. A criminal charge refers to the time between a formal accusation of a crime and the point of conviction. During this time, ICE officials will have access to the charges including information like an address, and could decide [...]
