Teenagers in Charlotte should be able to look forward to their futures with excitement and anticipation. Their opportunities may seem virtually limitless, and that potential should be cultivated to their benefit. However, criminal activity may quickly derail their...
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Requirements for ignition interlock devices
If you have been arrested for and charged with a driving while intoxicated offense in North Carolina, you will no doubt be concerned about the consequences that you may face and how these will impact your daily life. One of the consequences many people worry about is...
Expunging a juvenile’s record
Every parent in Charlotte likely hopes that their children can look to the future and find it rife with opportunities. Those opportunities, however, can quickly become limited if a youth is convicted of a crime. A lack of experience and judgment can often lead kids...
Sheriff’s office searches for man who committed identity theft
Rowan County law enforcement is searching for an unidentified man who stole personal identification details from a North Carolina victim. The man has used this information to make purchases and open accounts in the victim’s name. The victim reported a case of...
Why look for your BAC in your breath?
You may often hear stories of people in Charlotte challenging the validity of results produced by a roadside breath test. It only makes sense, then, that if you find yourself facing charges for driving under the influence, that you would also raise the same questions....
Is it avoidance or evasion?
Like most in Charlotte, you understand that Uncle Sam is eventually going to get his own chunk of your earnings; the real question is whether that is going to happen every two weeks or once a year in April. While you might appreciate the need for taxes, that does not...
What are the gun laws in North Carolina?
If you’re a gun owner in North Carolina, you naturally want to stay in step with the current laws. Even a lawfully permitted gun can land you in trouble in certain situations, and it can be hard to stay on top of all the relevant laws and regulations. In this case,...
How can I get help for alcohol abuse?
Drunk driving is taken very seriously in North Carolina. If you’re subject to a drunk driving charge, your problems may extend beyond just the legal. In many cases, people with drunk driving charges must also seek treatment for an alcohol disorder, which can impact...
DUI arrest costs school superintendent her job
The risks one poses (and assumes) when getting behind the wheel after having been drinking in Charlotte are well-documented. The fact that people still do it may speak to something more than just mere carelessness. Few (if any) people may actually want to harm...
What should I know about drug treatment?
If you’re facing a drug charge in North Carolina, you may feel like you’ve lost control of your life. In many cases, people faced with drug offenses have a deeper issue with drug use and abuse, and these issues often need to be addressed on a professional basis. The...
