December 2014

North Carolina criminal-case guideCharged with a misdemeanor: what happens next?From release conditions and court dates through discovery, motions, negotiation, trial, and sentencing, the next step depends on the charge and the actual evidence.Originally published December 31, 2014 · Reviewed and substantially updated September 6, 2026North Carolina misdemeanor case watercolor illustrationA courthouse, case file, shield, calendar, ...

Annual legal planning guideA North Carolina legal checkup for 2026Use one organized review to catch stale estate documents, unresolved family-law deadlines, outdated business paperwork, and records that may matter later.Originally published December 30, 2014 · Replaced with a substantive planning guide and reviewed September 6, 2026North Carolina annual legal planning watercolor illustrationA calendar, checklist, compass, ...

Huntersville alimony guideAlimony in North Carolina: build the analysis before taking a positionEntitlement, amount, duration, marital misconduct, income, needs, and the financial impact of separation must be evaluated together.Originally published December 30, 2014 · Reviewed and substantially updated September 6, 2026North Carolina alimony analysis watercolor illustrationBalanced scales, household budgets, calendars, and financial documents in Adkins ...

North Carolina DWI evidence guideStandardized field sobriety tests: what the roadside record should showThe three-test SFST battery has detailed administration protocols. The video, instructions, conditions, medical factors, and officer observations all matter.Originally published December 27, 2014 · Reviewed and substantially updated September 6, 2026Field sobriety testing watercolor illustrationA roadside path, eye-tracking light, balance line, body ...

Mecklenburg County divorce guideFiling an uncontested divorce without overlooking the important claimsA practical 2026 roadmap for eligibility, forms, service, scheduling, and the financial rights that should be evaluated before the judgment.Originally published December 23, 2014 · Reviewed and substantially updated September 6, 2026Mecklenburg County uncontested divorce watercolor illustrationA courthouse, file folder, calendar, and Charlotte-area skyline ...