North Carolina’s concealed carry law may be on the verge of a historic change. Presently, you must still have a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun. On July 29, 2025, the North Carolina Senate voted to override Governor Stein’s veto of Senate Bill 50, known as the “Freedom to…
I’d already had a rough day when I got the text from my wife sharing Fergie passed. “Dang,” was the only thing I could respond. I was without words. When someone from another generation passes away, particularly someone who was nothing less than a living legend and touchstone in the…
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity for a range of personal and medical reasons, from weight management and metabolic health to religious observance and athletic discipline. While it may offer certain physiological benefits, fasting also triggers changes in the body’s metabolic pathways that may complicate the interpretation of forensic alcohol testing…
One of the most common questions criminal defense lawyers hear is, “Why am I still being charged if the alleged victim wants to drop the charges?” It’s a fair question. If the person who called the police doesn’t want to go forward, why would the court system care? In North…
If you’re facing charges in North Carolina, there’s a good chance your case will not be resolved on the first court date, and therefore, you will need a continuance. It might be continued again, and again after that. Whether you’re charged with DWI in Mecklenburg County or facing a felony…
Criminal defendants expect the legal system to deliver fairness. Our courts are designed to deliver legal compliance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, our state constitution, and the US Constitution, not necessarily fair results or what some facing criminal charges might believe is just or true “justice.”…
Should Eyelid Tremor Be Used to Prove Cannabis Impairment in North Carolina? For years, the Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) protocol has relied on a structured set of physical observations to evaluate suspected drug impairment. Among these, the presence of eyelid tremor has been taught as a supposed sign of recent…
Legal Help for Drivers in Mecklenburg County and Beyond Getting a traffic ticket in Charlotte might seem like a minor annoyance. What looks straightforward at first glance can have long-term consequences for your license, insurance, and time. Some drivers pay the fine, assume it’s over, and are later surprised by…
Improper Equipment is a non-moving violation in North Carolina that can sometimes be used to resolve a speeding ticket or other traffic charge. While getting pulled over is frustrating, a bigger problem may come later with DMV points, insurance hikes, and in some cases, the risk of license suspension. In…
The 4th of July in North Carolina is a time for celebration. Families gather for cookouts, fireworks, and long weekends on the water. It is a tradition built around freedom, but every year it brings a familiar pattern to courtrooms across the state. Fireworks tickets, alcohol-related charges involving underage possession,…