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A third DWI offense in North Carolina is one of the most serious impaired driving charges the state prosecutes. Under N.C.G.S. § 20-138.5, a third conviction within 10 years of two prior impaired driving convictions constitutes Habitual Impaired Driving, a Class F felony carrying a mandatory minimum of 12 months in prison with no option for probation or suspension....

The verdict came back, and now you are sitting with a conviction and a sentencing hearing on the calendar that will decide how much of your life this takes. You may have gone through the trial without an attorney, or you may have had one, and the outcome left you wondering whether you made the right call. Either way,...

You were young, you made a mistake, and a court gave you a conviction you have been carrying ever since. Now you are applying for jobs, filling out housing applications, or looking into a professional license, and that charge keeps showing up. The damage it does has nothing to do with who you are today. At Tetterton Law Firm,...

The lights hit your mirrors, and you start to process what is happening. Your stomach drops, and your mind goes straight to the last stop, the drinks you had a few hours back, and how many of those you actually had. By the time the officer reaches your window, you are already doing the math about maybe losing your...

You are sitting in your truck, off the clock, having a couple of drinks with friends after a long week on the road. Then you get pulled over on your drive home. The officer runs your license, sees the CDL, and everything shifts. What started as a standard impaired driving stop now has the potential to take away the...

Driving While License Revoked (DWLR) is a criminal offense in North Carolina under N.C.G.S. § 20-28, not a simple traffic ticket. A revoked license means the NC Division of Motor Vehicles has terminated your driving privileges entirely, which is different from a suspension – a suspension has a defined end date, while a revocation requires you to actively petition...

Felony embezzlement in North Carolina is a criminal offense that occurs when a person fraudulently converts money or property they were legally entrusted to manage. Under N.C.G.S. § 14-90, this charge applies to employees, public officials, and financial institution staff who misappropriate funds for personal gain. If you are facing embezzlement charges in Carteret County or the surrounding area,...

North Carolina requires individuals with certain sex crime convictions to register as a sex offender. Sex offenders face certain restrictions and requirements when they return to their communities. Contact us at 252-728-1373 to discuss your case. Key Takeaways North Carolina requires registration for many sex crime convictions, including kidnapping, rape, sexual assault, incest, and sexual battery, with offenders registering...

The primary difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in North Carolina is the penalty ranges the offenses carry. Felony offenses carry harsher penalties than misdemeanor offenses. Additionally, an individual can lose certain rights if they receive a felony conviction that remains unaffected by a misdemeanor conviction. Key Takeaways The main difference between a misdemeanor and a felony in...

You’re at home, enjoying a quiet evening, when suddenly, you hear the sound of breaking glass. Your heart races as someone enters your house uninvited. As you grab your registered handgun, in that moment of fear, you wonder, Does NC have a stand your ground law? The answer is yes, giving you critical protections in situations like this, but...