Blog Posts in High Pressure

Trick question: In North Carolina, what is the legal limit for alcohol consumption? If you guessed .08, you’re correct. Now, what is the legal limit for those under the age of 21? Unless you guessed ...

In North Carolina, “assault” and “battery” are general terms used to describe specific types of crimes against another person. Specifically, the North Carolina General Statutes define four types of ...

If you’ve been charged with a crime under North Carolina law, you are entitled to a “first appearance:” a proceeding before a judge in which the court reviews your charges. Not to be confused with an ...

There are serious consequences for anyone who is caught mailing drugs or other banned substances. If you’ve been charged with sending (or receiving) drugs or other prohibited substances through the ...

A conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) in North Carolina comes with many consequences. You probably already know that a DWI conviction can result in a loss of your driver’s license for a year ...

If you’ve been charged with a domestic violence crime, you face an uphill battle: Even an accusation of an act of domestic violence can be hard to overcome. However, a successful self-defense claim ...