Criminal Defense Attorney Anastasia Tramontozzi explains that while you can file for an expungement yourself, it isn't a very good idea. Filing for expungement is a complicated process involving obtaining original notarized documentation, serving the proper people, and calendaring your case to go before a judge. If you were actually convicted of [...]
Modifying a Custody Order: Proving a Substantial Change in CircumstancesOnce a child custody order is in place in North Carolina, it is legally binding. However, life is not static, and situations can evolve. To formally modify a court order, you must lawfully prove that there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the last [...]
According to Criminal Defense and Traffic Attorney Tyler Chriscoe, sometimes it is legal to leave the scene of a crash but only in rare circumstances. For example, if staying would put you or anyone else in harm's way. It is also alright to leave the scene should you require serious medical attention, [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Apple explains that MDMA or Ecstasy is a laboratory-created Schedule 1 controlled substance, meaning it has a high risk of abuse and no accepted medical benefit. Therefore, the state will prosecute any possession harshly. In fact, Ecstasy possession is a Class-I felony. However, because MDMA often comes in [...]
According to Workers Compensation Attorney Darren Howard, the number one reason employers fight workers comp claims is that there is no eyewitness to the injury. Should you find yourself in this situation, don't focus on the lack of eyewitnesses, which cannot be controlled. Focus on what you can control, reporting your injury [...]
One of our trusted immigration attorneys addresses the most common questions about Special Immigrant Juvenile Status or SIJS. What's the biggest benefit to SIJS? The majority of children that qualify for SIJS are in deportation proceedings, so the fact that SIJS protects the recipient from deportation is excellent protection. Further, all the [...]
An esteemed Family Law Attorney explains several things you need to know before planning a move outside the Greensboro, North Carolina area and there is a concern about child custody. The courts will always do what is in the child's best interest. Therefore, they will want to know what the child's life [...]
According to Criminal Defense and Traffic Attorney Tyler Chriscoe, a commonly asked question is "what happens if I have a small fender bender in a parking lot?"Â If there are no injuries and the property damage appears to be less than $1,000, the two parties can agree to exchange insurance information and [...]
In the event that you are injured during the course and scope of your employment, seek medical treatment first. Then North Carolina Worker's Compensation Attorneys Salvatore Popolillo and Darren Howard recommend consulting with an attorney. An attorney who is experienced with these types of cases will file all the paperwork for you, [...]
Immigrants who have had the misfortune of being victims of qualifying violent crimes and have now decided to cooperate with law enforcement. These immigrants are given a U Visa, temporary legal status, allowing them to live, work, and drive in the United States for 4 years. They can even apply for their [...]
