Carolina Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer Updates

Carrying a concealed weapon in North Carolina without a concealed carry permit (or in violation of a CCW permit) can result in a criminal conviction and the associated consequences of a criminal record. In State v. Simpson, COA24-1092, filed July 15, 2026, the North Carolina Court of Appeals holds that two firearms carried during the same instance of conduct supporte...

A misdemeanor charge in Charlotte, North Carolina, can take months to resolve because Mecklenburg County is not a small courthouse handling a modest criminal docket. It is one of the largest urban court systems in the state, processing an extraordinary volume of criminal cases, with different courtrooms performing different functions, defendants in jail receiving immediate at...

Getting a copy of what was said in court in North Carolina, or what lawyers may refer to as a Transcript of Proceedings or Trial Transcript, largely depends on whether the legal proceeding (courtroom setting) was recorded in the first place. Recording is not automatic across every case type. Superior court criminal jury trials must be recorded by law. Ordinary district court ...

North Carolina treats a driver under 21 who has alcohol in the system very differently from an adult. For an adult, the question is impairment or a 0.08 reading. For anyone who has not turned 21, N.C.G.S. § 20-138.3 makes it a crime to drive on a highway or public vehicular area while consuming alcohol, or at any time while any previo...

When visiting North Carolina coastal communities like Bald Head Island, Oak Island, or the Outer Banks, renting a golf cart feels like a natural part of the vacation experience. It is easy to fall into a relaxed ...