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One of the most significant assets that divorcing couples typically need to consider is the family home. Not only is this an emotional decision, it can also have a significant impact on their future housing and financial stability. What options do couples often have...
Bobby Khan, of The Khan Law Offices, P.L.L.C., has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and…
Search and seizure issues are complex Constitutional questions that weigh and balance two strong, competing interests; the right of the individual to be safe and secure in their person and property versus the government’s legitimate interest in detecting and preventing crime. What Constitutes a Search Not every interaction between the government and a person is considered a “search” for Constitutional…
Misdemeanors in North Carolina are placed into different classes, depending on the seriousness of the criminal offense, and range from a class 1A or class 1 misdemeanor NC to a class 3 misdemeanor NC. The penalties differ according to the classification. While the name misdemeanor may seem minor, this type of offense can adversely impact an individual’s employment and other…
If you have made regrettable mistakes in the past that you have since overcome, you may be eligible for an expungement in NC. Expungement and record sealing, which conceals or destroys any public records of criminal offenses and accusations, varies from one state to another. Expungement in North Carolina allows leeway if you have been accused and cleared of a…
Clients often question our Union County criminal attorney about arrests, booking procedures and bail. If you have been arrested, you will want to know what you need to do to be released. The courts follow specific procedures prior to a release, including booking you into custody and holding a bail hearing where a judge or magistrate will decide how much…
Union County criminal attorney Bobby Khan has represented many cases where the evidence being used to prosecute his client was gathered violate to the constitutional rules for search and seizure. There is a definite protocol for seizing evidence that often gets overlooked when an overzealous officer is wanting to arrest an individual but cannot find adequate reasonable suspicion to search…
If you have been arrested on criminal charges, contact your Monroe NC criminal attorney before speaking to anyone else. Having your experienced criminal attorney by your side during your questioning could impact the future of your case. Knowing your rights is of the utmost importance. When arrested, it is important to remember that you have the right to remain silent…
A Union County criminal attorney can explain that there are different ways in which a criminal defendant may be able to receive probation. The options are outlined below. Suspended Sentence One way that a criminal defendant may be sentenced to probation is if his or her sentence is suspended. Probation Is Suspended Alternatively, a sentence may be originally imposed but…
Clients sometimes ask our Monroe NC divorce attorney about using children to report on the other party after a divorce. The following guidelines will help parents in keeping their child out of the middle of adult matters. Guidelines for Parental Exchanges No keeping tabs on the other parent – The child should not be placed in the middle of the…