Law Blog
Do you have a legal right to record the police?
Record the Police Do you have a legal right to record the police? The simple answer is yes, and in certain situations, you should! Now more than...
Gun in the Glove Compartment? Not Without a CCW Permit
If you do not have a carry concealed weapon (CCW) permit, can you keep your gun in the glove compartment of your car? In North Carolina, you cannot....
New Year, New You! – Expungements
Every January 1st, we are reminded that the New Year can be a fresh start for us, a chance to do something different or make changes for the better....
Exciting News and BIG Changes in 2023!
Message from Wiley Nickel I have some very exciting, yet bittersweet news! On November 8th, I won my race for Congress in North Carolina’s 13th...
Driving After Consuming in NC
In North Carolina, it is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 years old to drive a motor vehicle (a car) on a public street, highway or...
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Speeding Ticket?
Do I Need a Lawyer for my Speeding Ticket? Our experienced Raleigh and Pittsboro traffic lawyers are familiar with the court process. We recommend...
Passing a Stopped School Bus
Passing or Failing to Stop for a Stopped School Bus is a class 1 misdemeanor, unless someone is hit during the act of passing the school bus, in...
Were You Charged With Stealing in Raleigh?
Larceny of goods with a value of $1,000 or more is a class H felony. Larceny of goods with a value of less than $1,000 is a class 1 misdemeanor. ...
DWI Myths in NC
You’ve likely heard the different myths and urban legends about avoiding a driving while under the influence offense: putting a penny under your...