Recently, there have been lots of drivers pulled over for not switching lanes when an officer has someone pulled over. Read our article to know what you are required to do when an officer has someone pulled over on the side of the road.
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Unlawfully Passing an Emergency Vehicle in Charlotte, NC 20-157.
It is a class 2 misdemeanor to violate both the Governor's stay at home order and the local shelter in place orders. However, law enforcement officers cannot stop you solely to determine if you are out of your house for an impermissible purpose. They can only stop you if they have reasonable suspicion that you are committing a crime (speeding or expired registration).
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Check out our recent article describing how a DWI can turn into something much more serious.
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If you are like many people, you may have never attended a court hearing before. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare for the hearing and achieve a better outcome than just pleading guilty and accepting the consequences.
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What You Need to Know About Going to Your Charlotte Traffic Court Hearing
In North Carolina, insurance points can dramatically affect the cost of your auto insurance. Even a simple ticket that only adds one insurance point to your record can result in a 30 percent increase in your insurance costs. Because of this, you should not just pay a citation fine without first obtaining the advice of an experienced traffic ticket attorney in Charlotte to determine if it is in your best interest to fight the ticket.
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How will insurance points affect my auto insurance rates?
If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in North Carolina, it may be your first time ever being charged with a crime and being involved in a criminal proceeding. You may have questions about what is going to happen to you and what steps you should take. The last thing that you want to do is make mistakes that could hurt your criminal case.
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Avoid These 10 Errors If You Don’t Want to Hurt Your DWI Case
As the holidays approach, law enforcement will be focusing on reduced speeding and other traffic violations. If you happen to get a ticket make sure you know the consequences before you resolve it.
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Consequences for Speeding Tickets in North Carolina May Be More Serious Than You Think
