First and foremost, do not drink and drive. Call a friend. Call a Lyft, taxi or Uber. Do not drink and drive. However, if you are pulled over, there are some general tips to follow. Safety first The moment that one is pulled over, the police officer has already noted...
Winston-Salem Legal Issues Blog
Preparing for your custody mediation
North Carolina parents going through the custody process will likely have to attend mediation. It is common for mediation to be a new experience for most people, and it is important to know what it is, what it isn’t and what to expect. The first thing to know about...
Overview of how custody in North Carolina works
Many people in the Winston-Salem area have children in common with a person with whom they no longer have, or no longer want to have, a romantic or familial relationship. It may be important in these cases for a parent to obtain a formal child custody order by filing...
Is there a difference between a DUI and a DWI in North Carolina?
Being pulled over by law enforcement can be a very stressful situation for North Carolina motorists. If an officer suspects that a driver is under the influence of a substance or intoxicated, this could give the officer a reason to conduct a field sobriety test and...
What to do after a drug arrest
Addiction can lead you to dark places in life, including an arrest on drug possession charges. Winding up in a police station after a night out is scary. How you behave there could make a difference in your future. If you find yourself in this situation, try and...
Getting your driver’s license back after a DWI
North Carolina residents who have been convicted of a DWI know that there is a wide range of negative consequences, ranging from fines, costs, potential jail time and the stigma of a conviction. One of the penalties that often affects drivers the most is the loss of a...
Will you lose college financial aid after a drug conviction?
To land your dream job nowadays, it is often essential to have a college degree. Paying for your higher education, though, can put a strain on your finances. In fact, the average cost of in-state college tuition in North Carolina in 2020 was roughly $3,500 per...
How does federal law classify controlled substances?
Most people in the Winston-Salem area understand the serious nature of drug crimes. If you are charged with a drug crime and convicted, you could face imprisonment, stiff fines and other penalties. What charges and penalties you face generally depends both on the...
Will I lose my driver’s license if I get a DWI?
If you get a DWI in North Carolina, you will face several penalties including the revocation of your driver’s license. This is a significant setback. How will you carry out your daily tasks if you lose your driver’s license? It may seem impractical if not impossible....
Breath tests may not always be reliable
Breathalyzer tests can lead to criminal charges for drunk driving which can monumentally change an accused driver’s life in an instant. Breathalyzer tests may not always be reliable, however, and there may be options available to challenge them that accused drivers...