Unfortunately, drug charges for minors do occur. But, if your child has a drug-related charge, do you know the correct course of action? You might be surprised to find out that simply trying to dismiss a drug charge might not be in the best interest of your child. Find out more about what you can do to help your child charged with a drug-related offense.
Being on the sex offender registry is a difficult burden to carry. However, there are ways an offender can be removed if the proper time and steps have been taken. A petition to the court doesn’t necessarily mean that an offender will be removed. Find out what you can do to be removed from the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry.
There was no avoiding the news that erupted from the NFL over the past few weeks. The unfortunate news about Ray Rice was all over the media and sparked controversy and questions everywhere. One question about the whole situation still lingers: what would have happened if all this had taken place in Wake County?
Firearms, The Second Amendment, and guns in general and their restrictions, or lack thereof, have been a hot topic of recent. With heat being under the seats of politicians and citizens alike, it is important that you know your rights and how to protect them. Learn about your firearm rights after a felony conviction in North Carolina .
Are you a child care provider, scout leader or Sunday school teacher? Do you spend time around children? Are you a nanny or babysitter? If so, did you know that you may have a duty to report information about missing, abused or deceased children? Learn here about Caylee’s Law and how it could affect you!
Being a criminal defense attorney, I see a lot of cases which involve drug use. Unfortunately, many of the cases involving drug use also include some form of drug addiction. There are many options for overcoming addiction, though, in many cases, Drug Treatment Court is the recommended option. But after all, what is Drug Treatment Court?
“Stand your ground” laws have taken the spotlight in the news lately, in part due to the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman trial in Florida. As a result, some Carolina residents have begun to question the status of North Carolina’s “stand your ground” law. Know what is acceptable and what is not!
The answer to this question is YES! If you have been served with an Order to Show Cause regarding your child support obligation, you could be found guilty of criminal contempt.
“Should I take the breath test or should I refuse?” Although every case is different, there are some important factors that must be considered in making this decision.
We are entering our holiday season and many of us will be traveling. I hope you will be careful while traveling and resist the urge to text or email while driving.
