Having a few cocktails at Happy Hour, attended by fellow co-workers, can be a relaxing way to end a long week. However, one too many drinks and then getting behind the wheel represents significant risks, with the evening culminating in the back of a police squad car....
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Penalties for speeding in North Carolina
Speeding can lead to serious consequences in North Carolina. If you get this type of ticket, you could receive fines, license suspension and even jail time. Understanding the penalties for speeding can inform smart choices and prioritize road safety. Fines for...
How serious are public intoxication charges?
A night on the town can easily turn into making poor decisions. In North Carolina, public intoxication is a serious matter in North Carolina. Individuals who find themselves drunk in public may face legal consequences from not only the initial charge but additional...
How to avoid estate planning mistakes
Estate planning ensures the proper distribution of assets after you are no longer around. Accordingly, mistakes during the estate planning process can lead to many complications and unintended outcomes. Here are some important pointers that can help you sidestep...
Does back child support affect custody rights?
If you find yourself in the middle of a dispute over child custody, you could have an overwhelming amount of stress. Whether you are getting a divorce and want to protect your relationship with your child or you are a noncustodial parent dealing with the denial of...
How to handle an SSDI denial
According to the Social Security Administration, over 2 million people apply for disability benefits each year. If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, you know that navigating the process can often feel daunting. You may have spent considerable...
When do authorities have the right to search your home or car?
You and other North Carolina residents have certain rights when it comes to interacting with law enforcement, and this holds true when a law enforcement officer wants to look around your home or vehicle. However, things work a bit differently based on whether the...
How can you prove you are not exerting undue influence?
When you are helping your elderly parents craft a will, the amount of inheritance you get may be a lot larger than what your siblings or other beneficiaries get. If someone claims that you are guilty of undue influence over your parents, you could wonder what that...
How can you enforce a custody order in North Carolina?
The method you choose when forming a custody agreement will impact how you can enforce it. Co-parents may go through the court to come to an agreement on custody, or they make a determination on their own. Enforcement without a court order The court and police will...
How can you help prove there is no undue influence?
When you discuss the future with your elderly parents, they may mention that they are leaving you more of the inheritance than your siblings. In some cases, this could bring on accusations of undue influence on their will if you spend a lot of time alone with your...