Rocky Mount North Carolina Legal Blog
Can you successfully challenge radar gun evidence?
If you are like most people, you probably think that radar gun evidence represents irrefutable proof of your speeding guilt. After all, how can you dispute “science,” even when you are quite sure that you were not speeding at the time the officer and his or her radar...
Should you update your estate plan?
Residents of North Carolina like you take time and care to make your estate plan. You ensure that it suits your needs and wants in the current moment. But what about the future? What if you come across a time where your current estate plan no longer suits your needs?...
Protecting your real estate while it is on the market
Imagine you move to another city because of a promotion or job change. You list your home with a reputable local realtor. You are confident your home is safe when shown to qualified buyers. After signing the papers, you hand the house keys over to your agent. One day...
How do you pick someone to manage your estate?
When North Carolina residents begin to work on their will, they have many crucial decisions to make. One is deciding on an executor for your estate. This person will manage your affairs after you pass on. It is, therefore, one of the most important decisions you will...
A North Carolina judge fights alleged DWI charges
Defendants facing charges for criminal offenses such as DWIs are still innocent until proven guilty. It is important to understand what rights a defendant has following a DWI charge since it can go on his or her permanent record. It is not uncommon for the courts, or...
Are you eligible for limited driving privileges?
Per § 20-179.3 of North Carolina legislature, “limited driving privilege” refers to a judgment that grants individuals with revoked licenses the legal right to continue driving. Though a judge may use his or her discretion in awarding limited driving privileges, he or...
When do I get my funds from a home sale?
When you come to the close of a well-managed residential real estate sale, there is typically only one concern left: receiving your money. However, like many other issues with these types of transactions, the exact timeline for this payment will probably depend on the...
What are the benefits of a trust?
Estate planning is a very personalized process because you can choose from many options when deciding how to divide your assets or pass them onto your heirs. You also have options in the level of control you wish to exert over the inheritance you leave each heir. One...
Buying and selling property without an agent
With the rise of the internet, real estate transactions in North Carolina have gotten easier. It is now possible to arrange for a property sale or purchase without a prerequisite need to work through a real estate agent. Although a growing number of buyers and sellers...
DUI arrest and false positive BAC results due to gut fermentation
When issued with a North Carolina driver's license, a motorist agrees to submit to a roadside breathalyzer test when requested even if he or she has not consumed any alcoholic beverages. A law enforcement official, however, must have reasonable suspicion of a driver’s...
