Got speeding ticket in Waxhaw NC for going 53 in 35? This is my first ticket ever, driving for 15+ years. What are my options?

You should hire an attorney to get this ticket reduced or to plea to a lesser offense. If the ticket is reduced to under 10 mph and you have no...

Do I file for divorce in NC or SC?

You also need to be separated (with no intent to get back together) for over a year before you can file for divorce. There are other important...

Can I get an expunction?

It can likely be expunged. How soon (now versus 15 years) depends on your age at the time of the offense. How old were you at the time? Is this...

Is it possible to get full custody of my child after his mother is being charged with DUI, child abuse and reckless endanger?

It really depends upon other facts involved. There are no hard and fast rules but this obviously looks terrible for our ex-wife. I handle family...

Im 16 & my boyfriend is 20, would it be illegal for us to have sex?

Surprisingly it is not illegal in North Carolina. See the link below for a more detailed answer to your...

If i miss a court date, am i still qualified for deferred prosecution?

Mssing a court date shouldn't disqualify you from deferred prosecution. Other things could disqualify you but likely not that. Your lawyer should...

Should I hire a lawyer for my 17 yr old that has been cited for misdemeanor larceny?

Yes. You need to make sure your son avoids a misdemeanor conviction on his record. He could be eligible for a First Offenders program whereby he...

Can I get my felony expunged.

There is no expungement available for that felony. You have another option availake outside of an expungement. I'd be happy to run you throu a...

What are the chances of me winning a DUI trial in North Carolina?

Where I practice in Wake County about 77% of DWI cases result in a conviction. I'd imagine it's about the same in Mecklenburg County. That's a...

A reduction is definitely your best option. You need to mitigate the damage to both DMV and insurance points. I strongly suggest hiring an attorney.