Driving slowly in bad weather, where wildlife is present or around school zones is acceptable and often encouraged. However, driving slowly under normal circumstances, especially in fast lanes, can be risky. Slow drivers don’t just frustrate other motorists, but they...
In an emergency, people often do whatever they think they need to do to resolve the situation successfully. They may not stop to think about whether their actions are legal, and they may even assume that some laws and regulations are waived due to their circumstances....
To better understand the exclusionary rule, it is helpful to first review the constitutional amendment upon which the rule is founded. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement and other government agents. This means that you are protected from any government activity that would violate the amendment. However, if…
Though we are all aware that driving a car while intoxicated (DWI) is illegal, you may be wondering if the same standards apply to drinking and driving a golf cart. The answer is yes, but just as with most rules, there is an exception. Interpreting the Language of the...
Nearly all employment applications require your signature to consent to a criminal background check as part of the screening process. So, it is only natural to wonder what that means for your future employment opportunities if there is a felony on your criminal record. Fortunately, blanket bans are illegal, which means an employer cannot deny employment solely because a criminal…
Understanding Marijuana Charges in North Carolina Under North Carolina law, marijuana is considered a Schedule 6 substance, the lowest classification possible for a controlled substance. Despite recent changes to marijuana laws in many other states, it is a crime to knowingly possess a controlled substance in North Carolina, which includes possession of marijuana. If you are caught with marijuana while…
In North Carolina, drivers who break the law might get away with a traffic ticket, but it’s not worth the gamble: others may end up with actual criminal charges that carry severe penalties and besmirch their permanent criminal records. Contact Us! Here, we review what constitutes reckless driving in North Carolina, the associated penalties, and whether someone charged with a…
North Carolina takes any crime involving a child victim extremely seriously – even more so when the offense is sexual in nature. The crime of taking indecent liberties with a child is no exception. Here, we discuss what exactly it means to take indecent liberties with a child (the definition is intentionally very broad) and the associated penalties. How Does…
Indecent exposure in North Carolina is no laughing matter. In fact, it can land you in jail and even on the lifetime sex offender registry in certain cases. If you have been charged with indecent exposure, you should contact a North Carolina criminal defense attorney to review your case and develop your defense. But first, let’s discuss what indecent exposure…
Anyone who relies on a daily cup (or two) of coffee to get through the morning knows that caffeine is addictive. But is it addictive enough, and does it have the potential for abuse and pose enough negative effects that it should be considered a controlled substance? As of now, caffeine is not regulated as a controlled substance in the…