On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Aug 11, 2020 | Firm News
When someone is taken into custody for driving under the influence, they face many obstacles. Aside from a flood of negative emotions, many drivers run the risk of losing their job, sustaining permanent damage to their reputation and losing the ability to drive. Stiff...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Aug 7, 2020 | Firm News
For most motorists in the Tar Heel State, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. If an officer suspects you are driving while impaired, he or she may ask you to breathe into a testing device. Alcohol breath...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Aug 3, 2020 | Firm News
It may be easy for many people in Monroe to automatically dismiss the notion of there being any “grey area” in the knowledge and interpretation of the law. This no doubt comes from a line of thinking that all statutes rely on well-known logic and should be...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Jul 27, 2020 | Firm News
Federal law and most states adjudicate offenses by type and class. In North Carolina, for example, the State may charge you with a “Class H” felony, or a “Class 3” misdemeanor. These often come with recommended and maximum sentences. Federal criminal code uses an...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Jul 8, 2020 | Firm News
Many parents become aware of the influence of drugs on their teens’ lives when they become wrapped up with the law. Many kids who face drug charges also have a substance abuse problem. The National Institute on Drug abuse has information to help parents with teens who...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Jul 5, 2020 | Firm News
The image of a person standing on the roadside blowing into a hand-held breath testing device has become the enduring representation of criminal charges associated with driving while intoxicated. Yet as you ponder such a scenario, one question inevitably comes to...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Jul 3, 2020 | Firm News
Few events can ruin a fun night on the town faster than an arrest for driving while intoxicated. After all, the Tar Heel State has some serious penalties for DWI-related offenses. What you do after an arrest, though, may make a considerable difference in your future. ...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Jun 26, 2020 | Firm News
Your recent brush with North Carolina law enforcement resulted in a DUI, one you plan to fight against. In the meantime, do you understand how much a single DUI costs? Esurance breaks down the true cost of a DUI. Get an idea of how you must structure your finances in...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Jun 10, 2020 | Firm News
When trying to understand the difference between burglary and breaking and entering, you may feel some confusion. It is understandable, as the two offenses have certain qualities in common. Both involve unlawful entry of a building and both impose greater penalties if...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Jun 3, 2020 | Firm News
Most kids who brush up against the law do not need arresting to set them straight, much less a criminal charge or a conviction. Every family should have the greatest opportunity possible to address problem behavior privately — rather than involve the courts. If you...
