Wilmington North Carolina Law Blog
3 ways you can combat drowsy driving
Balancing work, family and other important aspects of your life can take a lot of effort. You may also feel like there are not enough hours in the day to waste too many sleeping. If you drive when you are not well-rested, though, you may be asking for trouble. The...
2 injured, 1 dead in 4-vehicle North Carolina crash
The Research Triangle in North Carolina has seen four fatalities just this week due to motor vehicle accidents. The most recent accident happened in Raleigh last Thursday in a crash involving numerous automobiles. Three people were injured, one fatally, and all four...
What can a DUI conviction cost me?
Have you or someone you are friends with ever driven home after enjoying a couple of drinks? Many people don't think driving home is a big deal if the bar is only a few minutes from their destination. However, the price you can pay for a conviction vastly outweighs...
Is deferred prosecution an option for me in North Carolina?
If you are facing misdemeanor charges in North Carolina, sometimes you may be able to enter into a diversionary plea agreement, which may help you to avoid a conviction. By meeting certain terms of the arrangement, the prosecutor may dismiss the legal...
What can affect the outcome of a field sobriety test
As a North Carolina resident who has taken and failed a field sobriety test, it may feel like the end of the line. However, field sobriety tests are actually not that reliable in the grand scheme of things. There are many different factors that can affect the outcome...
Is your spouse hiding assets? Here’s what to look for.
North Carolina does not recognize community property, so when couples in the state divorce, their assets will be divided equitably instead of equally. Sometimes, a soon-to-be ex-spouse isn't satisfied with this and wants to prevent their spouse from getting their fair...
How to file for divorce in North Carolina
When a marriage ends and one or both spouses live in North Carolina, the criteria for obtaining a divorce is relatively straightforward. The state only recognizes no-fault divorce, which the court will grant after the couple has been living separately for at least one...
Can you refuse to take a field sobriety test?
In North Carolina, there are many tools that law enforcement agents use to determine whether someone is driving drunk. Field sobriety tests are often used when drivers are first pulled over. Field sobriety tests are considered an investigative aid. Police can use them...
Which age group texts and drives the most?
It is undeniable that North Carolina has suffered from a distracted driving problem in recent years. In particular, texting while driving has become a huge issue not only in the state, but across the entire country. Today, we will take a closer look at some of the...
Can I get compensation for my repetitive stress injury?
As an employee in North Carolina, it is important that you have a working environment that is relatively free from safety hazards and the possibility of harm. However, every workplace has some inherent risks. It is important to know how repetitive stress injuries can...
