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Annulments vs Divorce in North Carolina: What’s the Real Difference?

If you’ve ever seen Friends, you might remember Ross trying to get his Vegas wedding to Rachel annulled because he didn’t want to admit he was getting divorced again. While...

Raleigh Police Can’t Detain You to Wait for a Drug-Sniffing Dog

Imagine this scenario: while driving around Raleigh, a police officer pulls you over and asks for your license. He questions you and perhaps issues a traffic ticket – and then...

Wiretapping and Interception of Electronic Information During a Divorce or Separation

If you are dealing with a family law issue, such as filing for divorce, trying to catch a cheating spouse, fighting over child custody or the like, there maybe times...

The Difference Between Stationary and DWI Roadside Checkpoints

You are driving down the road and all of a sudden, there is a backup of cars. It looks strange to you because it is late in the night and...

Your Rights Regarding Breathalyzer Tests in NC

While many people think that police officers seldom run afoul of the law, the reality is that they are simply regular folks just like you and I. But, one advantage...

New Fees for DMV Hearings in North Carolina

Breaking News! DMV to start charging you for hearings to get license back The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles released its proposed rules on September 1, 2017. These rules...

Wrongful Convictions: The Hidden Mistakes in North Carolina’s Justice System

Joseph Sledge was convicted of a double murder in 1978. He was cleared in 2015, after evidence that should have helped him was found on a forgotten shelf. In 2020,...

Pet Custody in NC: What Happens to the Pet You Love?

When you think about custody after a divorce, your mind probably goes straight to the kids. However, for many couples, the family doesn’t just include children, it also includes pets....

Raleigh PD Body Camera Roll Out

Raleigh criminal defense attorneys like myself have been following the news about the eventual use of body cameras for quite some time. This past week, the News and Observer wrote...

The Affidavit of Parentage: Establishing Legal Paternity in North Carolina

Having a child outside of marriage is more common than ever, and the numbers prove it. Back in 1980, only about 18% of women giving birth in the U.S. were...

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