Waiver of Appearance and Release of Information
The Waiver of Appearance and Release of Information form is used for representation in nearly every NC speeding ticket case as well as in other criminal court cases. The Waiver of Appearance is a convenient pleading that allows the Attorney to appear in court on your behalf, negotiate with the District Attorney, appear before the Judge, and resolve your matter without requiring your presence in court. The Release of Information is an important document that allows the Attorney to obtain your driving record. By obtaining and analyzing your driving history, the Attorney can develop the best strategy for your particular case to prevent or reduce the impact on your license and insurance as much as possible. We have consolidated both documents into one form for your convenience. The form can be returned by fax, email, or postal mail.
The Waiver of Appearance and Release of Information form is used for representation in nearly every NC speeding ticket case as well as in other criminal court cases. The Waiver of Appearance is a convenient pleading that allows the Attorney to appear in court on your behalf, negotiate with the District Attorney, appear before the Judge, and resolve your matter without requiring your presence in court. The Release of Information is an important document that allows the Attorney to obtain your driving record. By obtaining and analyzing your driving history, the Attorney can develop the best strategy for your particular case to prevent or reduce the impact on your license and insurance as much as possible. We have consolidated both documents into one form for your convenience. The form can be returned by fax, email, or postal mail.
North Carolina Court Calendars
North Carolina maintains its court calendars online on the NC Court System website. It offers a variety of ways to find your court date, although most people will find their case by name or citation number. The site also provides different civil and criminal court calendars, as well as an option to search the charging officer's court date. These tools are extremely helpful for attorney's offices, but can also be helpful for defendants who have lost their ticket or were granted a continuance but don't know their new court date. Be careful though, past court dates will no longer show up in the system.
North Carolina maintains its court calendars online on the NC Court System website. It offers a variety of ways to find your court date, although most people will find their case by name or citation number. The site also provides different civil and criminal court calendars, as well as an option to search the charging officer's court date. These tools are extremely helpful for attorney's offices, but can also be helpful for defendants who have lost their ticket or were granted a continuance but don't know their new court date. Be careful though, past court dates will no longer show up in the system.
North Carolina Court Costs and Fines
In North Carolina, criminal court costs are set by the state and vary from case to case, depending on whether it is an infraction, District Court matter or Superior Court matter. While the fines for most criminal matters fall within a range with the maximum fine defined by law, many "waivable" offenses have specific fines that are assessed in every case. For example, the fine for speeding at 6-10 MPH over the speed limit is set at $15 in addition to base court costs. The list of waivable charges can be found at on the North Carolina Court System's website.
In North Carolina, criminal court costs are set by the state and vary from case to case, depending on whether it is an infraction, District Court matter or Superior Court matter. While the fines for most criminal matters fall within a range with the maximum fine defined by law, many "waivable" offenses have specific fines that are assessed in every case. For example, the fine for speeding at 6-10 MPH over the speed limit is set at $15 in addition to base court costs. The list of waivable charges can be found at on the North Carolina Court System's website.
North Carolina's Safe Driver Incentive Plan (SDIP)
The North Carolina Department of Insurance regulates North Carolina insurance companies. Based on that authority, it regulates North Carolina Insurance Points. N.C. insurance points are based on the Safe Driver Incentive Plan, commonly known as the NC SDIP. Based on that plan, insurance companies can assess a limited number of points for convictions on moving violations. The insurance points determine the percentage that the driver's insurance premiums may increase as a result of the conviction. You can read more about insurance points here.
The North Carolina Department of Insurance regulates North Carolina insurance companies. Based on that authority, it regulates North Carolina Insurance Points. N.C. insurance points are based on the Safe Driver Incentive Plan, commonly known as the NC SDIP. Based on that plan, insurance companies can assess a limited number of points for convictions on moving violations. The insurance points determine the percentage that the driver's insurance premiums may increase as a result of the conviction. You can read more about insurance points here.
North Carolina State Law
The state laws for North Carolina can be found in the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS). NCGS Chapter 20 contains the laws covering motor vehicles, including NC speeding laws. It also contains laws related to when the DMV must revoke a license or has the authority to revoke a license as a result of a speeding ticket. Further, North Carolina law determines when a ticket or other violation will be reported to another state following a conviction.
The state laws for North Carolina can be found in the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS). NCGS Chapter 20 contains the laws covering motor vehicles, including NC speeding laws. It also contains laws related to when the DMV must revoke a license or has the authority to revoke a license as a result of a speeding ticket. Further, North Carolina law determines when a ticket or other violation will be reported to another state following a conviction.
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Note also that sending an e-mail to our office does not create an attorney-client relationship, and none will be formed unless there is an expressed agreement between the firm and the client. Thus, we strongly advise against sending confidential or privileged information to us until you can establish such a relationship. Furthermore, we advise against sending privileged or confidential information through e-mail at all, since we can in no way ensure the security of your e-mail.
Links that may appear on this site are intended solely for your convenience in identifying and accessing other sources of information, and are not to be construed as being endorsed by or affiliated with our office. Furthermore, the Law Office of Kelly B. Myers does not imply that it is legally authorized to use any trade name, registered trademark, symbol, logo, or seal that may be reflected in any of these links.
The Law Office of Kelly B. Myers in no way seeks to use this website in any way as to represent anyone outside of the state of North Carolina or where this site may fail to comply with any laws or ethical requirements.
