In North Carolina, your driver’s license can be revoked for a variety of different reasons. Finding out that your license is suspended is stressful, but the consequences of driving with a revoked license can be even worse. “Driving While License Revoked” or “DWLR” means that you are operating a motor vehicle even though the State […]
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In North Carolina, obtaining “Emergency Custody” of a child is a powerful, but very limited tool. Emergency custody occurs when temporary sole physical custody is granted to one party on the basis of a sworn affidavit alone. Because there is no hearing, Courts take this process very seriously, only granting emergency custody under certain circumstances
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What is Civil Revocation? In North Carolina, a civil revocation refers to the administrative suspension that occurs immediately after certain alcohol-related offenses, typically involving impaired driving (DWI). It is not a criminal punishment, but rather a civil consequence imposed by the state. A civil revocation occurs when law enforcement officers determine that you were driving
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Missing a scheduled court date can have serious legal consequences. Whether due to an oversight, misunderstanding, or unavoidable circumstance, failing to appear (“FTA”) in court can lead to the issuance of an Order for Arrest (“OFA”). Understanding what these terms mean, the potential penalties, and how an attorney can assist in resolving the situation is
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Have you ever paid off a speeding ticket and then were surprised when your insurance premium went up? Has your license become suspended because of too many drivers license points? Unfortunately, many individuals don’t understand the broad impact that paying off a speeding ticket or other moving violation might have on their driving privileges. Luckily,
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The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects everyone, regardless of immigration status, from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that ICE is required to comply with these constitutional boundaries before entering your home or workplace. Here are a few things you should know: Your Home: The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches
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Changing a child’s name in North Carolina is a legal process that requires certain steps. Parents may wish to change their child’s name to correctly reflect family heritage, the child wishes to change their name, or perhaps you wish to change the child’s name following a divorce. No matter the reason, the attorneys at Ley
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Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a financial arrangement where one spouse provides monetary assistance to the other after a divorce or separation. In North Carolina, the purpose of alimony is to ensure that the dependent spouse—the one who is financially disadvantaged—can maintain a standard of living reasonably similar to what was established during
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One Prayer for Judgment Continued every three years per household for insurance purposes; two every five years to protect a license. A Prayer for Judgment Continued (“PJC”) is a legal tool that allows for a delay or continuation of a judgment in criminal cases. It can have significant implications for an individual’s future, particularly when
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In North Carolina, the charge of resisting a public officer is a common but often misunderstood offense. This offense, codified under North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S) § 14-223, is broad in scope and is frequently misunderstood by those charged with it. If you or someone you know is facing such a charge, understanding the legal
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