On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | May 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Lately, it has become almost commonplace for law enforcement to search for suspects using “reverse search warrants.” What are they? Traditionally, search warrants were intended to keep the government from unreasonably searching people and their property. Only when a...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Apr 8, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In North Carolina, you can be charged with any of six misdemeanor levels of driving while intoxicated (DWI). In certain circumstances, however, DWI can also be charged as a felony. Here are the penalties for each charge: Level V misdemeanor Minimum jail sentence of 24...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Mar 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In North Carolina, every occupant of a vehicle who is under 16 years old needs to be buckled up and belted in. For older kids, that can mean in a seat belt that met federal safety standards when it was manufactured. For younger kids, parents should be using a child...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Feb 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
For the average person in North Carolina dealing with a painkiller addiction, the problem most likely started with an illness, injury or surgery. Pain can impact someone’s health and ability to recover, which is why pain management is such a critical area of...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Jan 2, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It’s a common scene during a traffic stop. A law enforcement officer tells the driver, “You don’t mind if I take a quick look in your vehicle, do you?” It sounds more like a statement than a question. How are you supposed to respond? Many people don’t realize, not...
On behalf of Scott Law Group, PLLC | Dec 25, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The Tar Heel State ranks in the top 10 in the nation in the combined rate of DUI fatalities and drunk-driving arrests. North Carolina saw 421 alcohol-related traffic deaths in 2018, which accounted for 29% of all highway fatalities. A study conducted by public records...
