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Is Speeding an Actual Crime in North Carolina?

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Mar 82 min read

Is Speeding an Actual Crime in North Carolina?

Many people become confused after receiving a speeding ticket in North Carolina. Does this constitute an actual crime, or is it more like...

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North Carolina’s New Weed Dispensary: What You Need to Know

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Mar 12 min read

North Carolina’s New Weed Dispensary: What You Need to Know

On paper, marijuana is illegal in North Carolina. In theory, however, there are certain ways to circumvent cannabis prohibition – and one...

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19-Year-Old College Student Faces DWI Charges After Fatal Collision in North Carolina

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Feb 232 min read

19-Year-Old College Student Faces DWI Charges After Fatal Collision in North Carolina

A DWI can easily ruin a college student’s life in North Carolina. Those with bright futures may suddenly encounter the end of their...

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Can Police Access My Cellphone After a Cocaine Arrest in North Carolina?

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Feb 162 min read

Can Police Access My Cellphone After a Cocaine Arrest in North Carolina?

In the course of a cocaine arrest in North Carolina, police will search for further evidence of crimes in various locations – including...

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How to Deal with Police in North Carolina After Being Pulled Over for Speeding

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Feb 92 min read

How to Deal with Police in North Carolina After Being Pulled Over for Speeding

A traffic stop is never a pleasant experience – even if you have been pulled over for a relatively minor infraction like speeding in...

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Caught With Laced Marijuana in North Carolina: What Do I Do?

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Feb 22 min read

Caught With Laced Marijuana in North Carolina: What Do I Do?

In a typical drug network, marijuana changes hands many times. By the time it reaches the “low-level dealer” or recreational user, it may...

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Do You Have to Consent to a Pre-Arrest Breathalyzer Test in North Carolina?

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Jan 262 min read

Do You Have to Consent to a Pre-Arrest Breathalyzer Test in North Carolina?

One of the most common methods to determine a driver’s intoxication level is the ubiquitous Breathalyzer device. Motorists in North...

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School Zones and School Buses Can Make Speeding Tickets Worse in North Carolina

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Jan 192 min read

School Zones and School Buses Can Make Speeding Tickets Worse in North Carolina

Drivers in North Carolina should be aware of the potential for higher penalties whenever school buses or school zones are involved. The...

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What Happens if I Plead Guilty to Marijuana Possession in North Carolina?

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Jan 122 min read

What Happens if I Plead Guilty to Marijuana Possession in North Carolina?

If you were caught with marijuana in North Carolina, you might be considering whether or not to plead guilty. You might accept that you...

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Why DUIs are More Serious for Truckers in North Carolina

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Jan 52 min read

Why DUIs are More Serious for Truckers in North Carolina

Truckers are some of the most professional drivers in the United States, and they play a vital role in our economy. Because of this, they...

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What Happens if You Crash into a Building While Drunk in North Carolina?

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Dec 29, 20232 min read

What Happens if You Crash into a Building While Drunk in North Carolina?

Driving while intoxicated is a serious issue in North Carolina, but the situation may become much more pressing if you crash into a...

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What is the Speed Limit for e-Bikes in North Carolina?

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Dec 22, 20232 min read

What is the Speed Limit for e-Bikes in North Carolina?

E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular in North Carolina, and many riders might be unsure of just how fast these vehicles are allowed...

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Man High on Cocaine Gets Just 75 Days in Jail for Accident That Kills NC Woman

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Dec 15, 20232 min read

Man High on Cocaine Gets Just 75 Days in Jail for Accident That Kills NC Woman

Back in March of 2023, a North Carolina woman lost her lost her life in a crash caused by a man who later tested positive for cocaine. In...

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Hemp vs. Marijuana Legality in North Carolina

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Dec 8, 20232 min read

Hemp vs. Marijuana Legality in North Carolina

As strange as it may sound, hemp is an important part of the American historical story. About 200 years ago, it was one of the most...

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What Makes a North Carolina DWI Worse? Aggravating Factors Explained

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Dec 1, 20232 min read

What Makes a North Carolina DWI Worse? Aggravating Factors Explained

In North Carolina, some DWIs are more serious than others. The manner in which criminal courts determine the severity of a particular DWI...

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How to Fight a Speeding Ticket in North Carolina

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Nov 24, 20232 min read

How to Fight a Speeding Ticket in North Carolina

Many people assume that when they receive a speeding ticket in North Carolina, they should simply pay the fine. Many of these people have...

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Aggravating Factors for Cocaine Charges in North Carolina

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Nov 17, 20232 min read

Aggravating Factors for Cocaine Charges in North Carolina

Certain aggravating factors may make cocaine charges much worse in North Carolina. The truth is that not all cocaine charges are created...

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What is the Penalty for Being the "Leader" of a Drug Operation in North Carolina?

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Nov 10, 20232 min read

What is the Penalty for Being the "Leader" of a Drug Operation in North Carolina?

While there is no specific law that penalizes North Carolina residents for taking up leadership roles in the criminal world, so-called...

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Nov 3, 20232 min read

Fatal Boating DWIs: A Legitimate Issue in North Carolina

Many people in North Carolina may be unaware that it is possible to get a DWI while driving virtually any vehicle. You do not necessarily...

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Can North Carolina Police Search You Due to an “Odor of Marijuana?”

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Oct 27, 20232 min read

Can North Carolina Police Search You Due to an “Odor of Marijuana?”

As many North Carolina residents are undoubtedly aware, police are not allowed to pull people over whenever they feel like it. Various...

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