Many people are confused by the definitions and do not know which is easier to obtain, affirmative or defensive asylum. A North Carolina Immigration Attorney outlines the differences and impacts each process would have on your immigration case. Defensive Asylum You are asking for asylum in response to a government attorney arguing for [...]
You only need to become a foster parent before adopting a child in North Carolina if the child you want to adopt is already in the foster care system. However, this is not a bad route to go. The foster care system requires you to take free training, called MAPP class training, [...]
North Carolina has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to driving and underage consumption of alcohol. This means that even if a person under the age of 21 has a .01 blood alcohol level, they can and will get a DUI or be charged with driving after consuming underage. They are facing [...]
Our Immigration Attorney discusses the process, some of the situations that frequently arise during green card applications, and how this may affect the timeline. The simplest case is one where a US citizen marries a non-citizen who came into the country with permission. The citizen will need to file a family petition [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi discusses the two ways to go about getting your gun rights back after being charged with a felony in North Carolina. The easiest way is to have the felony expunged. If the felony is expungable, then your rights are automatically restored. However, there is another option. You [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi talks about how the recent rise in catalytic converter thefts in North Carolina has led to a rise in other violations as well. Many of our clients have been innocent of the obvious crime of possessing stolen property, but have been charged with violating policies and procedures [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi discusses assault on a female case and why the State is not going to drop the charges, even if the female is willing to do so. However, the way the case proceeds is entirely dependent upon the policies of the county and the elected DA prosecuting the [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Apple answers frequently asked questions about plea bargains. What is a plea bargain? It's a contract between the defendant and the prosecutor. The prosecutor and defense counsel, usually, have negotiated some arrangement which often results in a dismissal or reduction of some charges. Often, a defendant is charged [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi announces changes that went into effect in December 2020 relating to expungements and who is eligible. Those who have had cases dismissed or have been found not guilty, even felons, are now eligible for expungements. Additionally, those who committed offenses under the age of 18 are now [...]
Criminal Attorney Patrick Apple discusses high-speed tickets in North Carolina. What is a high-speed ticket? If you are charged for going over 80 mph or more than 15 mph over the speed limit, that is considered a high-speed ticket. What are the consequences of a high-speed ticket? The consequences of high-speed tickets [...]
