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Defenses to Speeding Tickets
If you have been charged with speeding in North Carolina and given a ticket, you may be wondering how to proceed. Although it may seem...
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Jun 18, 20213 min read


A Guide to Jury Selection for North Carolina DWI Trials
If you have been charged with DWI or another criminal offense in North Carolina, you may be feeling overwhelmed and confused about how...
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Jun 11, 20212 min read


Can I be Charged with DUI/DWI if My BAC was Below the Legal Limit?
Being charged with a DUI can be a life-altering and terrifying experience that many people go out of their way to try and avoid. Most...
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Jun 4, 20213 min read


NC Middle School Teacher Arrested for Trafficking Marijuana
A 47-year-old Bolivia, NC woman was arrested recently after the fire department responded to reports of a possible fire at her home. In...
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May 28, 20212 min read


Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Speeding Ticket?
On its face, a speeding ticket may not seem like that big of a deal. Many people think that the responsible thing to do is just pay it....
Coastal South Law
May 21, 20212 min read


Help, I Have Been Charged with Underage DWI in North Carolina!
If you are under 21 and have been convicted of DWI in North Carolina, you are likely feeling scared and overwhelmed about what comes next...
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May 14, 20212 min read


Can I Get a DUI for Sleeping in My Car?
Many people believe they can avoid a DUI by sleeping off a few drinks in their car instead of driving intoxicated, and while that choice...
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May 7, 20213 min read


Can a Felony be Reduced to a Misdemeanor in North Carolina?
A felony conviction can affect nearly all aspects of a person’s life, from their ability to drive and vote, to their housing and...
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Apr 30, 20212 min read


Can I Lose My North Carolina Driver’s License for Speeding?
Getting pulled over can be a terrifying experience. You might be sitting there, breaking a sweat and trying to calculate how fast were...
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Apr 23, 20213 min read


7-Mile-Long Road-Rage Incident Lands Two Men in Jail
A 24-year old driver and his 18-year-old male passenger are in jail after an extensive seven-mile-long road rage incident in Battle...
Coastal South Law
Apr 16, 20212 min read


Can a DWI Cost Me My Nursing License?
First off, you may be wondering, what’s the difference between a DUI and DWI? You have likely heard them used interchangeably. Before...
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Apr 9, 20212 min read


North Carolina Jury Convicts Bolivia Man of Habitual DWI
In one of the first jury trials held following the long hiatus on in-person trials due to COVID-19 protocols, a Brunswick County jury...
Coastal South Law
Apr 2, 20213 min read


Defenses to North Carolina Possession Charges
Being charged with possession of an illegal substance can be one of the most terrifying experiences a person ever has to face. Being...
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Mar 26, 20213 min read


Can Police Search My Car?
Being pulled over by police can be a terrifying experience. It can be hard to remember, through all the stress and adrenaline, what your...
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Mar 19, 20212 min read


Are There Second Chances Under North Carolina Law?
Facing criminal charges can be one of the most terrifying experiences a person confronts in their lifetime. Criminal charges can derail...
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Mar 12, 20212 min read


Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in North Carolina?
Getting pulled over on suspicion of driving while under the influence can be an overwhelming and terrifying experience. Many people panic...
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Mar 5, 20212 min read


How Much a North Carolina Speeding Ticket Will Really Cost You
Most speeding tickets issued in North Carolina are $50 or less, which may not seem like a big deal. However, the cost of the initial fine...
Coastal South Law
Feb 26, 20213 min read


Marijuana Possession in North Carolina
It can be hard to keep track of marijuana possession laws, as they are rapidly evolving and changing nationally. However, they still vary...
Coastal South Law
Feb 19, 20213 min read


What Happens if I am Caught With Cocaine in North Carolina?
If you are charged with a cocaine offense in North Carolina, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed. This is really...
Coastal South Law
Feb 12, 20212 min read


Charged with DWI in North Carolina?
If you have been charged with DWI in North Carolina, you may be feeling stressed and even overwhelmed trying to figure out what comes...
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Feb 5, 20212 min read
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