by McElwee Law Firm | Aug 15, 2024 | Traffic Attorney Questions
In North Carolina, the criminal courts sometimes use a device known as “Prayer for Judgment Continued” or “PJC” to dispose of certain cases. PJC is unique to North Carolina, and can be helpful in avoiding license and insurance points in traffic cases. PJC is subject...
by McElwee Law Firm | Jul 2, 2024 | Traffic Attorney Questions
The NC license plate reader program is part of an ongoing expansion of traffic cameras along major roads. The main purpose of this program is to aid law enforcement in catching those fleeing from justice for major crimes, or to track down stolen cars. Additionally,...
by McElwee Law Firm | Jun 28, 2024 | Traffic Attorney Questions
You may think that “reckless driving” is only charged if the driver has done something dangerous, such as crossing a double yellow line to pass, but that is not always the case. Speeding, in and of itself, can be “reckless” driving under North Carolina law if it is...
by McElwee Law Firm | Jun 20, 2024 | Traffic Attorney Questions
Safe driving courses, also called defensive driving courses, have a few significant benefits beyond the practical skills they teach. Often people think of a defensive driving course as a way to mitigate traffic offenses, but attending one of these courses voluntarily...
by McElwee Law Firm | Jun 10, 2024 | Traffic Attorney Questions
If you actually have a driver’s license but don’t physically have it on you when you’re pulled over, you may receive a citation for “No Operator’s License” (NOL) which is a minor infraction that usually carries a small penalty. In the vast majority of...
by McElwee Law Firm | May 22, 2024 | Traffic Attorney Questions
Whether you thought you didn’t have to attend court (see our previous post) or forgot, not showing up on your court date for speeding tickets and other traffic violations will lead to problems. For most traffic cases, your appearance in court can be “waived” once you...
by McElwee Law Firm | May 8, 2024 | Traffic Attorney Questions
There are certain urban myths or commonly repeated pieces of advice related to traffic violations that actually aren’t true, where leaning on them in a crucial moment could create more problems for you. In today’s post we’re going to delve into 4 of them to watch out...
by McElwee Law Firm | Apr 25, 2024 | Service Areas
906 Main Street has been our home in North Wilkesboro for over fifty years. But it was not always a law office. In fact, our building has a very long, interesting history as a movie theater. Back in the early 1900’s it was home to the Amuzu, the town’s first...
by McElwee Law Firm | Apr 24, 2024 | Traffic Attorney Questions
A charge of reckless driving is far more serious than your standard speeding ticket. It actually qualifies as a Misdemeanor in North Carolina, and carries much stiffer penalties, including: 4 driver’s license points Automatic suspension of your license for 30 days,...
by McElwee Law Firm | Apr 19, 2024 | Traffic Attorney Questions
What you can expect when you are charged with speeding and reckless driving depends on the several factors. In today’s post we’re going to go over the main ones and explain how they affect cases like yours. The county where you were ticketed is a major...
