It’s no secret that police will have a more active eye on drunk drivers over the holidays. In this blog post, Raleigh DWI lawyer Nick Saparilas explains what you can expect if you are pulled over for drunk driving, and offers a few tips along the way. Tip #1: Follow all traffic laws! First things first, the way you drive is going to affect your ability to be stopped in the first place. The police cannot pull you over unless they have a reasonable suspicion that “criminality is afoot.” In other words, you are more likely to be stopped if you are speeding, swerving, or stopping too soon, too lat ..read more

The COVID-19 Pandemic has all kinds of far-reaching effects that one never would have expected. One unfortunate repercussion is that domestic violence cases are on the rise. Experts attribute the rise in cases to more people being relegated to working from home and spending more time in close proximity. Read on to learn more about both civil and criminal domestic violence cases as Raleigh domestic violence attorney, Nick Saparilas, breaks down what you need to know. Civil domestic violence cases are person vs. person. If domestic violence is found, the remedy is a protective order. In criminal ..read more

Happy New Year to all of our clients! We are thrilled to announce Saparilas Law was selected as one of the best personal injury attorneys of 2020. Thank you for choosing us to represent you. We are grateful for your business and humbled to receive such an honor. We wish and every one of you a wonderful 2020! If you or anyone you know is in need of a personal injury attorney, contact us for a free consultation. The post Saparilas Law Selected as Best Personal Injury Attorneys of 2020 first appeared on Saparilas ..read more

In order to more efficiently dispose traffic violations, the Wake County District Court has announced some changes to existing policies. If you have recently be charged with a traffic violation, you may benefit from some of these changes. Driving While License Revoked (DWLR) for non-payment of tickets According to the new policy, the State will dismiss a class 3 misdemeanor DWLR offense that is not the result of impairment if: Your license has been revoked for failure to appear or for non-payment of (no more than two) previous citations. You have no prior convictions of DWLR. Your license has ..read more

Entrusting another with your legal matters, which have the potential to seriously impact your future, can be a daunting task. Who will treat your case with the care and professionalism that they would treat their own? Under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution, you are entitled to a fair and speedy trial. You are also entitled to be defended by a criminal defense lawyer in Raleigh. If you cannot afford representation, the government must provide you with a qualified attorney at the public’s expense. In order to navigate our complex legal system, qualified representation is a m ..read more

Miranda rights are part of due process as outlined by the the Fifth Amendment.  In 1966 the Supreme Court ruled in Miranda vs. Arizona that due process includes the detained person being informed of his rights prior to questioning. Additionally, the detained person is to be informed of the potential for self-incrimination, should advantage not be taken of said rights. Saparilas Law urges citizens to be aware of the rights that serve to protect them under the constitution. When facing charges, it is the burden of the court to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant is guilty o ..read more

Moving forward from a divorce, one must consider the implications that future relationships may have on alimony mandated through the settlement of a civil case as such. You may be ready to engage in a relationship, but cohabitation after separation may interfere with the financial agreement set forth by the courts between you and your previous spouse. Therefore, the following should be carefully considered. What is deemed cohabitation in the eyes of the North Carolina court system? Cohabitation is when two adults share the same residence continuously and habitually while additionally assuming ..read more

Substance dependence is complex and affects all facets of an individual’s life. An altered state of mind can lead an individual to make decisions that he might not otherwise make. Subsequently, one might find himself in a situation pending conviction or sentencing. Cases involving illegal substance abuse should simultaneously consider the delicate nature of addiction. Some drug cases may even benefit from a psychiatric evaluation of the defendant(s).  Unfortunately, North Carolina General Statutes do not always recognize the interconnected nature of offenses committed relating to or durin ..read more

Assault in North Carolina encompasses the common law crimes of assault as well as battery. North Carolina has merged the two crimes together, while many states regard them as separate offenses. An assault is placing the aggrieved party in fear of serious bodily injury or death. A battery is an offensive touching of a person without the consent of that person. There are a number of crimes which include assault in North Carolina. These crimes range from simple assault to inflicting serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. The law can be very confusing, that is why hiring a ..read more