Our DWI, traffic, and criminal blog examines a variety of North Carolina crimes and shares the information you need to effectively fight your charges. The lawyers of Browning & Long, PLLC discuss DWI, reckless driving, speeding, license suspension, misdemeanors, felony charges, and more to help clients gain a comprehensive understanding of their legal situation and possible options.
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When Can You Be Charged With Letting an Intoxicated Person Drive When Drunk in North Carolina?If you encourage an intoxicated person to drive, you can be charged with aiding and abetting a DWI in NC. What penalties do you face if you're convicted?
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Six Ways a Lawyer Can Assist You During a Pre-Arrest Criminal InvestigationAre you the subject of a pre-arrest criminal investigation? Learn six ways an experienced criminal defense lawyer can help defend you prior to your arrest.
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Will You Be Required to Register as a Sex Offender in North Carolina?You may have to register on the NC Sex Offender Registry if convicted of certain crimes. Find out how long you have to register and the rules you must follow.
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When Could Your Vehicle Be Seized If You’re Charged With Speeding to Elude Arrest?If you are charged with speeding to elude arrest, the police may seize your vehicle. Find out when they can do this and what happens to it once it’s taken.
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How North Carolina’s New “Raise the Age” Law for Juvenile’s WorksUnder North Carolina’s new “Raise the Age” law, minors who are 16 and 17 years old can now have their case decided in juvenile court. Find out the law works.
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Defenses That Can Help You Fight Assault on a Female Charges in CharlotteIf you were charged with assault on a female in Charlotte, you may have defenses that can help you fight the charges. Learn about five defenses to raise.
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How to Cope With the Stress of Being Charged With DWI Charges in CharlotteIt can be very frightening to be arrested for DWI. Here, we share tips on how to manage your stress and anxiety as you go through the criminal process.
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Is a Conditional Discharge the Right Option in Your Criminal Case?If you’ve been charged with a crime in North Carolina, you may be eligible for a conditional discharge. Learn what it is and when it’s possible to get one.
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Five Common Reasons for a False Positive Breathalyzer Test Result in Charlotte DWI CasesDid you fail a breathalyzer test? You may have gotten a false-positive result. Learn five reasons that your breathalyzer test results may have been wrong.
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Penalties You Face for Violations of a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in North CarolinaHave you been charged with violating a domestic violence restraining order in North Carolina? Find out the penalties for a misdemeanor and felony offense.
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How North Carolina’s New Second Chance Act Can Help You Clear Your Criminal RecordNorth Carolina’s Second Chance Act may make it easier for you to obtain an expungement of your criminal record. Here’s what you need to know about this law.
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Unlawfully Passing an Emergency Vehicle in Charlotte, NC 20-157.The statute that requires a driver to take specific actions around emergency vehicles is North Carolina General Statute 20-157.