Deputy arrested for DWI

A police officer from Asheville was recently arrested for DWI.  It is unknown what the exact circumstances were that led to his arrest at this time. What is known is that the officer was a deputy with the Buncombe County Sherriff’s Office.  The arrest happened earlier...

BUI Sentencing

If you are charged with a BUI in NC it can seriously harm your record.  Unlike DWI it may not result in having your driver’s license suspended, but it can result in expensive fines and a criminal record.  If you are convicted of a BUI in NC it is considered to be a...

Court system in North Carolina

The North Carolina court system for criminal matters basically consists of four sectors: the District Court, Superior Court, NC Court of Appeals, and the NC Supreme Court.  Which court the case is heard in will depend on generally on the type of charge involved and...