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February 20, 2015

Provisional DWI in NC

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It is unlawful for a person less than 21 years old to drive a motor vehicle on a highway or public vehicular area while consuming alcohol or at any time while he has remaining in his body any alcohol or controlled substance previously consumed, but a person less than 21 years old does not violate this section if he drives with a controlled substance in his body which was lawfully obtained and taken in therapeutically appropriate amounts.

Modified Transcript of “Provisional DWI in NC” for the Hearing Impaired NCGS 20-138.3:

February 17, 2015

Charlotte Mecklenburg District Court Judges Schedule – Calendar Year 2015

by Carolina Attorneys

Charlotte Mecklenburg District Court Judges Schedule – Calendar Year 2015 is broken down into three periods:

January through May 2015
May through September 2015

February 17, 2015

Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Holidays

by Carolina Attorneys

Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Holidays are as follows:

January 1, 2015 – New Years – Thursday
January 19, 2015 – MLK – Monday

February 16, 2015

Bread, Eggs & Milk – Are Charlotte Courts Closed?

Yankees may laugh, but the truth of the matter is, no one can drive on ice. And while the Winter Storm of 2015 may be a non-event for those north of the Mason-Dixon line, at least in Charlotte, North Carolina, when weather gurus predict snow, freezing rain and the most dreaded of all, “BLACK ICE,” it gets people’s attention.

As Boston and the upper East-Coastal states brace for another foot or more of snow due to the latest Nor’Easter, much of the Charlotte-Metro region may be scrambling to make child care, work and personal arrangements with only a chance of freezing temperatures and any form of precipitation.

February 14, 2015

Can An Attorney Represent Two People

by Carolina Attorneys

Modified Transcript of “Can An Attorney Represent Two People” for the Hearing Impaired:

**Applies to both civil and criminal matters.

February 13, 2015

Reasonable Suspicion To Stop

by Carolina Attorneys

Modified Transcript of “Reasonable Suspicion To Stop” for Hearing Impaired:

. . .By a reasonable and articulable suspicion that the person seized is engaged in criminal activity.

February 11, 2015

Telling Truth To Lawyer

by Carolina Attorneys

Modified Transcript of “Telling Truth To Lawyer” for Hearing Impaired:

In criminal cases, whether it’s a DUI or a misdemeanor, even a felony – heck, even traffic tickets – it’s not unusual to have a client later fess up when they’re talking to us in the office and say “I didn’t tell the truth to the officer.” Now, that’s not unusual. People get nervous. They don’t always answer the right way.

February 11, 2015

No Money For Attorney: Your Guide to Court-Appointed Counsel in NC

by Carolina Attorneys

Finding yourself on the wrong side of the law can be a frightening experience. Court proceedings, legal jargon, and potential penalties can all feel overwhelming. One of the first questions that likely comes to mind is: “Can I get a public defender or court-appointed lawyer?

This blog post will clear up some of the things you need to know about court-appointed attorneys in North Carolina, including eligibility requirements, the appointment process, and the potential costs involved.

Criminal Charges in NC: Eligibility for Court-Appointed Attorney

February 11, 2015

HOW TO RETAIN A LAWYER

by Carolina Attorneys

Modified Transcript of “How To Retain A Lawyer” for Hearing Impaired:

Retaining an attorney should take more than a two minute conversation on the phone.

February 11, 2015

DWI BELOW THE LEGAL LIMIT

by Carolina Attorneys

Modified Transcript of “DWI Below the Legal Limit” for the Hearing Impaired:

One of the things that we hear about from a lot of our clients, and it’s a great question, is, “Hey, if I am not 0.08 or higher, can they actually hang DWI on me?