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Defenses to Assault and Battery

September 13th, 2022
Posted By
Ryan Stowe
Charges of assault and battery span a wide range of criminal conduct. Depending on the circumstances that led to the criminal charge, you could be facing anything from a Class 2 misdemeanor for a simple assault to a felony assault charge that could l… Read More
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Categories: Assault, Criminal Defense Lawyers
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How to Handle Encounters with the Police

September 12th, 2022
Posted By
Ryan Stowe
A police encounter can be intimidating, even if you haven’t done anything wrong. And as situations involving police misconduct and violence towards civilians have become increasingly publicized, many people are understandably concerned about how to… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense Lawyers, Police & Your Rights
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How Can a Lawyer Help If I Was Charged with a DWI

August 24th, 2022
Posted By
Ryan Stowe
A North Carolina DWI is a serious charge that carries serious penalties. To defend yourself against a DWI charge, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands North Carolina DWI law and can mount a thoughtful and aggressive defen… Read More
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Categories: DWI
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Should I Take a Breathalyzer Test?

July 26th, 2022
Posted By
Ryan Stowe
Being charged with a DWI may seem straightforward. But North Carolina DWI laws are actually incredibly complex. Understandably, most drivers know very little about North Carolina DWI laws and procedures, the tests a police officer will administer if… Read More
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Categories: DWI, Uncategorized
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What To Do If You’ve Been Charged with Domestic Violence in NC

July 11th, 2022
Posted By
Ryan Stowe
Domestic violence occurs when someone commits violent acts against a person with whom they have a personal relationship. North Carolina law does not have a statute that identifies a separate crime of domestic violence. Instead, assault and other crim… Read More
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Categories: Assault, Criminal Defense Lawyers
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What Is Assault and What Are the Penalties

June 24th, 2022
Assault is a crime that involves committing violence or threatening to commit violence against another person. Most North Carolina assault crimes are misdemeanors, and the severity of the punishment will depend on how seriously the victim was injured… Read More
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Categories: Assault, Criminal Defense Lawyers
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License Suspension After a DWI Charge

June 23rd, 2022
Losing your driver’s license is one of the key penalties of a DWI charge. A DWI license suspension will change your life in many ways. Being unable to drive will disrupt your schedule, make it more difficult to get to work or school, and force you… Read More
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Categories: DWI
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Constructive Possession Drug Charges in North Carolina

June 6th, 2022
Posted By
Ryan Stowe
Drug possession charges are serious. You could be facing time in jail, fines, a lengthy probation period, and a permanent criminal record. One of the best way to avoid drug possession charges is to never consent to a police search. Constructive Posse… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense Lawyers

Fleeing the Scene After a Drunk Driving Accident

June 3rd, 2022
Posted By
Ryan Stowe
Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious crime. So is Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). If you leave the scene of an accident to avoid a DWI, you will likely be charged with two crimes: one for the DWI and a second for hit-and-run. Both crimes ca… Read More
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Categories: DWI
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A Guide to Understanding Your Miranda Rights

May 3rd, 2022
Posted By
Ryan Stowe
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just r… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense Lawyers
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