A Wake County sheriff's deputy who was a member of the Driving While Intoxicated Task Force was fired last month by the Sheriff. His termination occurred after a district court judge signed an order disqualifying the 15-year veteran of the sheriff's office as a...
One of the primary documents you may want to execute as part of your estate planning is a power of attorney.Under the laws of the state of North Carolina, residents may appoint another individual to act in their stead as their attorney-in-fact or agent. This might be...
You might not realize the many different ways a criminal conviction can affect your future life options. Consider how certain convictions might affect the college or university applications you are filling out.After a classmate of a female student at the University of...
When administering an estate in North Carolina, the personal representative has certain specific duties to perform. These include all of the following:-- Gather assets of the deceased. -- Pay out claims to legitimate creditors.-- Make the disbursements to settle the...
Many reasons can contribute to the loss of a driver's license in North Carolina. Some of these reasons include the accumulation of too many points, a DWI, the refusal to submit to a breath or blood test, or reckless driving or speeding. If your driver's license is at...
Most parents in North Carolina would agree that keeping their children healthy, happy and safe is the family's top priority. This is just as true in divorce as it is in marriage, if not more so. Despite this priority, parents often disagree during divorce proceedings...
If you're facing misdemeanor DWI charges, you need to know exactly what the charges are, and that means looking at the five different levels that can be used in North Carolina. They are as follows:Level Five This is the least serious offense. You could end up with a...
When an individual passes away, his or her estate often needs to go through probate. In North Carolina, there are two probate procedures - one for individuals who die with a will or estate plan, another for those who do not.TestateIndividuals who pass away with a will...
New reports from Goldsboro indicate that authorities have no plans to file charges against the driver of the daycare bus that stuck and killed a wheelchair-bound teacher on Feb. 9. The driver is 56 years old and the news was shared by the District Attorney's Office of...
Those in North Carolina who choose to fight for their country often return home in a completely different condition. Many are unable to fully recover from the physical and mental impact of their time in the military. However, some are finding that medical marijuana...
