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You may have heard that anyone arrested for domestic violence and abuse (DVA) in North Carolina will be automatically subjected to a 48-hour hold in jail before being granted bond – but that description is misleading and not what the law actually says. Instead, the...
Engagement rings and wedding rings can be very expensive. Many people spend thousands of dollars. Some people even take out payment plans and repay the debt over time, similar to the way that they would buy a car. Because these rings are so expensive, and because they...
A criminal record can continue affecting your life long after a case ends. Background checks may reveal an old arrest, a dismissed charge or a conviction when you apply for employment, housing or certain professional opportunities. Fortunately, state law provides...
Simply being drunk while sitting on a curb is not a crime in North Carolina. However, your behavior while intoxicated can turn the situation into a criminal matter, especially if you interfere with traffic, obstruct a sidewalk or become disruptive. An arrest for...
When people are consuming drugs, they often aren’t aware of whether children might be able to get ahold of them. Much like a loaded gun, a controlled substance can harm or even kill a child before anyone realizes what has happened. A new North Carolina law that took...
With house prices on the rise, many married couples need the income and credit scores of both spouses to qualify for mortgages. Higher home prices require more income due to larger monthly payments. Spouses can not only afford more home when they purchase together,...
Being charged with a crime in North Carolina does not automatically mean you will remain in jail until your case is resolved. You may be eligible for release while your case is pending, depending on the facts and circumstances involved and other factors considered by...
GLP-1 medications have become increasingly popular for treating Type 2 diabetes and assisting with weight loss. Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are now used by millions of Americans. They are fully legal to use, provided that the user has a prescription....
A lot of people don’t realize that they may be able to avoid being charged with certain drug-related offenses simply by doing the right thing. North Carolina, like many other states across the country, has a law that provides some immunity to those who get emergency...
Many frisks or pat-down searches occur after an arrest. Police officers must check people for drugs, dangerous weapons and other contraband before transporting them to holding facilities. Occasionally, police officers may conduct physical searches of people prior to...