Many years ago it did require that a driver would produce a document stating that they had a mechanical difficulty with their car to be eligible for a reduction in improper equipment in North Carolina. Now, improper equipment is used in situations where we negotiate on a client's behalf more as a point of leniency by the District Attorney and by the courts to give grace to a good ...

Congratulations to our amazing Associate Attorney, Caitlin Evans, for winning the election to become the newest District Court Judge in Cumberland County! Caitlin is one of our best attorneys, so this win is bittersweet in some respects. We will miss her greatly, but can't think of a better person to serve the folks of Cumberland County. Caitlin, we know you will do an awesome job!

When you receive a ticket in North Carolina, depending on your age, the severity of your speed and how clean your record is, the District Attorney may only be willing to reduce your ticket down if you complete a driving course. The type of course required can vary based on the county you received your ticket. Driving schools can range from 4-hour online courses, to 8-hour in person classes, and ...