What's the difference between a jail and a prison?If you've never been to either, you probably don't realize that they're two very different things in North Carolina. Jails are only equipped for short-term stays, while criminal defendants are waiting on trial or...
Month: January 2018
How do you drive in the North Carolina snow?
If you plan on heading into the Charlotte area of North Carolina in the next week or so, police are advising extra caution. The ice and snow is making it difficult for drivers to stay safe on the roads.To say that North Carolina drivers "aren't exactly used to driving...
The importance of updating your estate plans to prevent issues
When it comes to estate planning in Dunn, the more often you update your plans, the better. Many people do not realize it, but estate plans contain important decisions that last forever. If you made your estate plans long ago, now is the perfect time for you to brush...
A proprietor can be held responsible for other’s criminal acts
Could your landlord or the proprietor of a business be held responsible for injuries caused by another person's criminal actions?In some cases, yes. If you happen to be the victim of a criminal act -- whether you were assaulted, raped or injured in a break-in -- this...
Divorcing in North Carolina? Document your separation carefully
In North Carolina, like the rest of the nation, you can get a no-fault divorce fairly easily.However, just like every other state, North Carolina has its legal quirks. You can get your no-fault divorce in a single day -- but only after living apart from your spouse...
North Carolina takes steps to speed up criminal system
North Carolina, like many other states, has more evidence of criminal wrongdoing than they can handle.There's so much evidence, in fact, that the state has had to previously dismiss charges that ranged from drunk driving all the way to murder because the state...