Winston-Salem Legal Issues Blog
You Can Fail A Field Sobriety Test Even If You Are Not Drunk
Law enforcement agencies across the country, including here in North Carolina, use field sobriety tests (FSTs) as a preliminary testing method after pulling over a suspected drunk driver. These are the tests that you see in movies or on television, which may involve...
DUI Patrols Increase In NC Over Holiday Weekend
Today begins the three-day holiday weekend leading up to Labor Day. If you are among the many workers in North Carolina enjoying an extra day off, please take advantage of the beautiful weather as you mark the unofficial end of summer. But as you celebrate this...
3 Tips to avoid the financial pitfalls of divorce
While no one expects divorce to be easy, many people are caught off-guard by the financial strain marital dissolutions take on both partners. In the U.S., divorce and separation are among the most common reasons people go bankrupt. In addition to legal fees, many...
What happens to your home when you get a divorce?
Over the past year, you have probably spent much of your time at home. You probably shared meals at the table with family or friends. You may have worked from your home office. Your living room may have been your child’s study space. Your home is probably one of the...
Consequences for an underage DWI in North Carolina
In North Carolina, driving while intoxicated (DWI) comes with heavy penalties. North Carolina legislators support some of the strictest DWI punishments in the United States. Depending on one’s blood alcohol content (BAC), driving safety and other aggravating factors,...
Using a qualified domestic relations order
When going through a divorce, spouses must identify how they will split any shared assets. Even though a retirement account is held in one person's name, it may well be deemed a marital asset and therefore be subject to split in a divorce. Outlining the terms of a...
Why can DUIs harm your college career?
North Carolina college students like you have big plans for your future. Maybe you have programs you want to try. You might want to travel overseas or do an exchange program. Perhaps your field is rigorous and you must finish many years of schooling for it. With...
What are aggravating factors in a DWI case?
When the police pull you over for rolling through that stop sign, their investigation may turn from that of a minor infraction to a more serious charge. If the authorities believe you are driving intoxicated, you may face DWI charges. There are factors that may play...
Custody decisions based on best interests of the child
Going through a divorce as a parent involves a lot, and the decisions regarding child custody are the most difficult. When the courts make a decision about which parent gets custody, the main considerations involve what is in the best interest of the child. ...
What are standardized and non-standardized field sobriety tests?
North Carolina drivers like you may someday find law enforcement pulling you over. If they ask you to do a field sobriety test, you should know what they are. This can help prevent unnecessary panic. You should understand the purpose of these tests. It also helps to...
