Wilson Legal Blog
What factors are considered during sentencing?
Criminal courts have a duty to sentence an individual to punishments that fall in line with the seriousness of the crime for which the person was convicted. There are many different factors that go into these decisions, and the judge must consider them all. If you’ve...
Probationers must comply with program terms
Being placed on probation is an alternative to incarceration; however, it comes with some very strict requirements for how the person must behave and interact while they’re in society. The probationers are given these rules when they are placed on the program. There...
What happens if you don’t preform well on a sobriety test?
After a few drinks with friends, you hit the road and drive home. Then, next thing you know, there are blue and red lights flashing as a police officer asks you to pull over. Your mind starts racing a mile a minute because you aren’t sure where you went wrong and...
Does North Carolina allow DWI checkpoints?
Generally speaking, a DWI stop involves some type of probable cause or reasonable suspicion. A police officer cannot make a random stop. He or she must have a reason for the stop, such as believing that the driver is intoxicated or watching that driver break a traffic...
Why is it harder to get a job with a criminal record?
When you find yourself facing criminal charges, you’re probably going to start thinking about your future. You’re likely worried about more than just spending time behind bars or paying fines. You’re also worried about things like your career and whether or not you...
North Carolina’s drug courts are there to help with your addiction
If you’ve become addicted to opioids and have struggled to get new prescriptions filled, you may have turned to heroin or other drugs to fill that void. Unfortunately, these drugs are highly addictive, and there is a chance that you will struggle to avoid illegal...
Can you get arrested without evidence?
The police know that a crime was committed. They believe that you did it. However, they have no evidence. Can they still arrest you? Technically, they should not. After all, an arrest requires probable cause. You get probable cause by examining the evidence. The laws...
What are the penalties for an assault conviction in North Carolina?
Regardless of the circumstances that led to your arrest on assault charges, you are facing big trouble. Like other states, North Carolina takes a harsh approach to assault charges, but the laws are especially complex in this state. Although you will have a chance to...
Probation violations: Important points to remember
A person who is on probation must abide by the terms of the program. These are given to them by their probation officer or someone else in the office. A person who doesn’t comply with the applicable terms can face a probation violation. This is a legal matter than can...
3 lasting consequences of a DWI charge
Dealing with all the penalties that come along with a DWI charge can be inconvenient and frustrating. You can’t just pay a fine and move on, like you can when faced with many other driving tickets. Of course, driving tickets equate to points that can stack up and lead...
