by McElwee Law Firm | Oct 16, 2024 | Traffic Attorney Questions
In North Carolina, CDL holders are held to a stricter standard, meaning that traffic offenses for commercial drivers can lead to harsher penalties that can affect their ability to earn a living. Are CDL Offenses More Serious? In short, yes. North Carolina takes...
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...
