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How to Get Removed from the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry: The Process Explained Being listed on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry can significantly impact your life, from employment opportunities to housing and even personal relationsh… Read More

Post-Conviction Relief in North Carolina A criminal conviction doesn’t have to define your future. At Stowe Law Firm, PLLC, we help individuals clear their records, restore their rights, and move forward with confidence. Whether you need an expunge… Read More

License Restoration in North Carolina Losing your driver’s license can have a major impact on your daily life, making it difficult to work, care for your family, and meet essential obligations. At Stowe Law Firm, PLLC, we help clients across North… Read More

Divorce in North Carolina In North Carolina, an absolute divorce legally terminates a marriage, allowing both parties to move forward with their lives. It’s important to understand that an absolute divorce is different from legal separation or annu… Read More

Separation Agreements in North Carolina A separation agreement in North Carolina is a legally binding document that outlines the terms and conditions agreed upon by spouses who are separating but are not yet divorced. This agreement provides a framew… Read More

Child Custody and Child Support in North Carolina If you’re facing a family law issue involving child custody, child support, visitation rights, or parental rights in North Carolina, it’s crucial to understand the legal rights and respons… Read More

Post-Separation Support and Alimony in North Carolina Post-separation support and alimony are designed to provide financial assistance to a spouse after separation or divorce. These forms of support ensure that the lower-earning spouse can maintain a… Read More

Domestic Violence Protective Orders (50B) in North Carolina If you are experiencing domestic violence or fear for your safety, a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) in can be a critical legal tool to help you protect yourself and your loved one… Read More

While an ice cold beer can be great under several circumstances, you should reconsider if you’re about to get on a boat. This is because operating a boat while impaired increases the risk of accidents both to yourself and others. In fact, the curre… Read More

One of the popular phrases that doesn’t actually hold true is “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words cannot hurt me.” As we’ve come to know, words are powerful and may put you in more trouble than you bargained for. Now, the right t… Read More

The offense of speeding to elude arrest (also called fleeing to elude arrest) occurs when a motorist fails to stop and pull over when the police requires it in the performance of their duties. As a driver, you are expected to pull over when the polic… Read More

North Carolina has very strict laws when it comes to felonies. The laws are not only strict, but they can also be a bit confusing. Also, the justice delivery system in North Carolina is a bit different from what is obtainable in other states. For exa… Read More

When charged with a crime, going to court is a frightening experience. When facing criminal charges you need a criminal defense attorney who will fight for your rights, and your freedom. Depending on the charge, if convicted, you could face probation… Read More

Breaking and entering is a criminal act of entering a residence or other enclosed property through the slightest amount of force without permission, with or without the intent to commit an offense. Breaking and entering is considered a property crime… Read More

A speeding ticket isn’t fun for anyone! In fact it’s generally an annoying experience. Traffic violations such as speeding tickets can also be quite confusing. A Salisbury traffic ticket is different from speeding tickets in other cities and… Read More

If a court is satisfied that an act of domestic violence has been committed, it may order a temporary restraining order against the defendant. The purpose is to restrain the defendant from further acts of domestic violence. This order is known as the… Read More

Reckless Driving in North Carolina One of the most commonly charged traffic offenses in North Carolina is Reckless driving. If you are facing reckless driving charges in North Carolina, you need to act fast. In North Carolina, the North Carolina Gene… Read More

Habitual DWI in North Carolina DWI, is an acronym for ‘driving while impaired.’ DWI is a criminal traffic offense punished under the laws of North Carolina. It punishes driving under the influence of substances such as drugs, alcohol and other im… Read More

In North Carolina, probation is a form of punishment for a criminal conviction. Probation is an alternative punishment to being sentenced to go to jail or prison. Probation can be supervised or unsupervised. For the purposes of this article we will d… Read More

North Carolina laws frown heavily on passing a stopped school bus. The penalties are swift and substantial – much more than getting a traffic ticket. Further, the consequences of a conviction of this category of traffic infraction are unpleasant. N… Read More

The term “hit and run” is often used to describe the crime of leaving the scene of an accident. In North Carolina and many other states, all drivers have the legal duty to stop their vehicles and remain at the scene of an accident till the police… Read More