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Oct 26, 2018

North Carolina Assault Statutes, What About Battery?

A N.C. man was recently charged with hitting his girlfriend in the head with…

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Oct 18, 2018

Underage Drinking and Fake IDs

Underage consumption of alcohol or underage possession of alcohol can be charged to any…

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Oct 18, 2018

I was arrested for Resisting Arrest, What does that mean?

I was arrested for Resisting a Public Officer….. What does that mean? N.C.G.S. §…

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Sep 04, 2018

DWI in Wilmington NC

I Just Got Stopped for DWI, Should I Blow at the Police Station? One…

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Aug 07, 2018

2018 AIOCLA’S 10 Best in North Carolina For Client Satisfaction

David Gross Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a 2018 AIOCLA’S 10 Best in…

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May 25, 2018

How are traffic citations resolved?

Most traffic citations can be reduced or dismissed. A driver that is convicted for…

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May 25, 2018

Guns on Campus

Recently, a UNCW student was arrested and charged with a felony after being pulled…

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May 25, 2018

Perceived Impairment vs B.A.C. in DWI in North Carolina

“I blew a .12 but I felt fine to drive.” Or, “I drank two…

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May 25, 2018

2nd Degree Trespassing After Paying a Cover Charge

A common refrain I hear from clients is how they got arrested for trespassing…

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