Termination of Parental Rights in NC
As a single parent, it can be extremely difficult when your child’s other parent doesn’t put in the same parenting efforts that you do. They don’t visit, they don’t call, and you’re lucky to see even a partial child support payment from them. In this situation, you can’t help but wonder, if terminating their parental […]
“Best interests of the child” – What does it mean?
Courts make a variety of decisions concerning the physical placement and custody of children. These placements include custody and visitation arrangements between parents and/or grandparents, placement with the Department of Social Services, and termination of parental rights proceedings. The concept that all of these decisions have in common is the fundamental principle of the child’s […]
Do I Really Need A Will?
“I don’t have very many assets.” “My family would never fight over my things.” “I’m not old enough to be thinking about a will yet.” “Death is morbid, and I just don’t want to think about it.” These are many of the reasons we hear as to why people don’t think they need a last […]
DWI Sentencing
North Carolina DWI/DUI Sentencing North Carolina has a well-earned reputation as one of the harshest states in the nation when it comes to driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence. It is one of the only crimes in which the District Attorney is statutorily prohibited from negotiating a sentence. Instead, DWI convictions fall into […]
Felony Sentencing in North Carolina
If you find yourself charged with a felony in North Carolina, your first question is probably going to be “How long can I go to jail for?” Under North Carolina’s structured sentencing guidelines, anyone can see what the potential punishments are for any felony, using a freely available felony sentencing chart, which you can find […]
Should I Just Pay My Speeding Ticket Fine Before Court?
When you receive a speeding ticket, you have the option to simply pay the fine and court costs before going to court. During your traffic stop, law enforcement may even encourage you to do so, because you “won’t have to go to court.” You may also reason with yourself that it would be cheaper to […]