2nd Degree Murder can be charged in an impaired driving case where the state can prove that the defendant acted "with malice." Unfortunately, NC...

How long does it take for a level 5 federal DWI conviction to show up?

This does not make sense. North Carolina DMV will suspend you for anything they can, so it appears that the court has not transmitted the...

I met with a gentleman last week who went to a hearing without an attorney and foolishly answered a question in that hearing that resulted in his...

North Carolina has a specific statute (20-138.4) which requires DA's to fill out extensive paperwork and to explain reductions or dismissals in...

What is the expected sentence for someone convicted of sexual battery and AWDW serious injury?

Sexual Battery is a class AI misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 150 days. AWDW is a Class 1 misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 120 days. ...

Charged with felony but plead guilty and got reduced to mistamenor

Usually, if the felony was dismissed and you have not had a prior expunction then the felony charge could be expunged. However, if the misdemeanor...

In 2006, to have been eligible for Habitual Impaired Driving, pursuant to NCGS 20-138.5, the State would have been required to prove the existence...