Winston-Salem Legal Issues Blog
Defend yourself if you’re accused of a DWI
DWI charges can affect all aspects of your life, from your social circle to your job to your own perception of yourself. It's important to recognize that a first-time offense can have lasting implications, but it doesn't mean that you are inherently bad or that you...
read moreNorth Carolina drug charges yield notably serious consequences
Increasingly, more people across the country – including many North Carolina residents – are adopting liberalized attitudes toward drug possession and use.Marijuana is usually the centerpiece topic in decriminalization-linked discussions, with proponents...
read moreWill my penalty be different for a repeat DWI?
If you have already been convicted of driving while impaired (DWI), you are probably well aware that North Carolina's drinking and driving laws are severe. There are five levels of misdemeanor DWI convictions, and if you have only received one prior DWI conviction,...
read moreCo-Parenting challenges brought on by summer
As the weather heats up and school lets out, many co-parents find themselves facing a unique set of obstacles.Summer presents new challenges for both parents, especially around these areas: Vacation plansSummer is the time for road trips and new adventures. Many...
read moreHow can you increase your child support payments?
If you and your ex couldn’t agree on everything before you finalized your divorce, a judge probably made the decisions for you. This includes how your custody agreement works and how much child support your ex pays. But what if you are not satisfied with the...
read moreWhat not to do if pulled over for suspicion of DWI
Getting pulled over by law enforcement can immediately put you in defense mode. Unfortunately, by doing this it can also make you say and do things that can cause you additional trouble. There is a certain protocol you should adhere to when being pulled over by an...
read moreCan grandparents seek visitation rights?
As a grandparent, your grandchildren are some of the most important people in your life. There is very little you would not do for them. Unfortunately, life can get incredibly complicated.Perhaps your son or daughter is getting a divorce, or maybe your unmarried child...
read moreAre you aware of the types of child custody?
North Carolina, along with many other states, follows the Uniform Child Custody Act. You may have a general idea of what child custody is, but not know what the different types are. It is important to know the basics when dealing with a child custody issue in North...
read moreConversations that teens and parents should have about graduation
If you have a teenaged driver who is graduating next month, you are probably a ball of mixed emotions. On the one hand, you are proud of him or her because of their accomplishments. Graduating (and even graduating with high honors) is a grand accomplishment. On the...
read moreAre self-driving cars too good to be true?
The inventors of self-driving cars are optimistic that autonomous cars will be in every city worldwide by the end of the decade. Car companies boast that they will revolutionize travel as we know it and that cars in autopilot mode will help prevent car accidents.But...
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