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.
Enforcing a non-compete agreement is not as easy as one would think. Often the language can be difficult to enforce. Knowing how the courts view a non-compete will greatly influence the case results. Find out how North Carolina Courts will determine a non-compete case by reading this great resource from our Raleigh business lawyers.
Every citizen of this great country has an obligation to give back. It’s part of our civic duty to ensure that members of our society receive fair and equal treatment under the law. This is why jury duty isn’t something to be scoffed at. While many people do attempt to be removed from jury duty, many people and employers understand the importance that this opportunity means. Take a look at why jury duty is important and how you should conduct yourself if you are called upon.
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?
Most right-of-ways obtained by a condemnor (land condemning authority) are done so by a Right-of-Way Agreement. These Agreements are generated by the condemnor and presented to the landowner normally by a right-of-way agent working for the condemnor. Make sure you are not making a mistake with your signature.
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 .
Non-competition agreements, commonly referred to as non-compete agreements, are often requited from employers. In recent history, these contracts have been held up very strictly by the courts of North Carolina. Lately, there appears to have been a shift. Now, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has potentially decided to change the rules of the game to clearly benefit employers.
The average citizen would think that a prescription to take a medication is okay from a legal perspective. It seems to make sense that taking a drug that is prescribed to you would have no legal ramification in North Carolina. What about driving? Can you really get a DWI while on a prescription medication?
In the past, we have blogged regarding the NC pipeline project. Since then, the plans have changed slightly but the natural gas pipelines are continuing to be built. Do the pipeline projects affect you and your residence? If you have been contacted by Dominion or Specra, learn how to protect your rights here!
