Specific state laws as they apply to the state of North Carolina
Last Updated: January 2026 | Verified against current state statutes Quick Answer: How Long Is a Murder Sentence? Murder sentences in the United States vary dramatically by state and the degree of murder charged. First-degree murder typically carries 25 years to life or the death penalty in 27 states. Second-degree murder ranges from 4 years … Read more
Last verified: January 2026 Table of Contents Quick Summary North Carolina Statute 20-166 Explained When Hit and Run Is a Misdemeanor When Hit and Run Is a Felony Penalties for Leaving the Scene North Carolina Crash Statistics Notable Hit and Run Cases What to Do After an Accident How Fault Is Determined Statute of Limitations … Read more
North Carolina Sexting Laws (2026): A Comprehensive Guide North Carolina takes a strict approach to sexting, particularly when minors are involved. Unlike some states that have created specific “teen sexting” misdemeanors to separate adolescent mistakes from serious crimes, North Carolina does not have a dedicated statute for sexting between minors. Instead, prosecutors often rely on … Read more
A Summary of North Carolina Whistleblower Laws North Carolina follows the employment-at-will doctrine. This means employers can discharge their employees for any reason or no reason. However, North Carolina has a few exceptions to this doctrine that are used to protect employees from wrongful retaliation. They include common law protections and statutory protections. Common law … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Key Points Primary Law: New Motor Vehicles Warranties Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 20, Article 15A, Sections 20-351 to 20-351.10) Coverage: New passenger cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles, and most vans purchased in North Carolina Presumption: 4+ repair attempts for same defect OR 20+ business days out of service within 24 months/24,000 miles Remedies: … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 This guide covers North Dakota child support laws, including how support is calculated using the percentage of income model under N.D. Admin. Code Chapter 75-02-04.1, current guidelines effective July 1, 2023, enforcement procedures, and modification requirements. Quick Summary: North Dakota Child Support Formula: Percentage of Income Model based on obligor’s net … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 This guide covers North Carolina child support laws, including how support is calculated using the state’s income shares model, current guidelines effective January 1, 2023, enforcement procedures, and modification requirements. Quick Summary: North Carolina Child Support Formula: Income Shares Model based on combined gross income Guidelines: Schedule of Basic Support Obligations … Read more
Statute of Limitations NC- Summary North Carolina’s statute of limitations establishes a deadline before which civil cases – such as lawsuits – must be filed in the state. In relation to criminal charges, it also prevents prosecutors from charging an individual with a crime after a specified period of time has passed. The statutes of … Read more
North Carolina Recording Law Summary: Last Updated: January 2025 | Verified against current N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 15A Quick Answer North Carolina is a one-party consent state. You can legally record phone calls and in-person conversations as long as you’re a party to the conversation or have permission from at least one participant in advance. … Read more
