On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Nov 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Parents have varying beliefs when it comes to the moral aspect of underage drinking. Some remember taking their first sips of wine at a young age and believe experimentation is a harmless rite of passage. Other parents may believe in abstinence out of respect for the...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Mar 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Spring break is a perfect vacation opportunity for college students to relax and have some fun. However, young adults can’t completely let loose. It is still important to follow the law wherever they may be. Failure to comply with the laws of the state or...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Dec 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense
North Carolina has finally ended the practice of prosecuting many 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. The new “Raise the Age” law took effect on December 1. For years, North Carolina remained the only state in the U.S. where minors 16 years or older automatically faced...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Oct 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Jun 7, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Even if you’ve committed no crime, being stopped by the police is stressful. This is especially true in light of many recent events, which includes multiple instances of law enforcement using excessive and unwarranted force on ordinary citizens. Rewire...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Mar 10, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The defense of any crime you may have been accused of committing in Wilmington will often continue even in the event that you are convicted. For example, once you have fulfilled whatever requirements associated with your criminal conviction, you may need to fight to...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Jan 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When police stop and search you for drugs, you have rights that deserve protecting whether they find any illegal substances or not. Far too often, law enforcement does not operate as if suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, which is a core...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Dec 14, 2018 | Criminal Defense
The it may seem as though the default justification offered by those accused of violent crimes in Wilmington is that they were acting in self-defense. You may immediately skeptical when hearing such claims, yet in the event that you are the one making the claim, then...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Oct 12, 2018 | Criminal Defense
There are times when the chances of someone driving drunk may be higher, such as special occasions and holidays. With Halloween coming soon, some drivers will be pulled over and charged with driving under the influence. There are a number of things to keep in mind...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Sep 14, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Often, when people think about drunk drivers they may picture someone who is leaving a bar or getting in the car after drinking too much at home or at a friend or family member’s house. However, there are many different scenarios which involve drunk driving and...
