Family Law

• Child Support
  Some debts, however, cannot be discharged through any type of bankruptcy. These include most student loans, spousal and child support payments, and most taxes.
• Spousal Support
  Moreover, you should be advised that certain debts cannot be discharged in bankruptcy and would not be subject to the automatic stay. These include most student loans and any child or spousal support payments you are making, along with any debts that were acquired fraudulently. Any debt incurred within 90 days of filing is also not dischargeable. Unpaid taxes generally cannot be discharged either.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Under North Carolina law, when you are charged with your first DUI, your license will be revoked for 30 days, your car will be impounded for ten days, and you must pay to have your vehicle released. However, if you’re working with a criminal defense lawyer, they can petition to have your driving privileges reinstated after ten days.
• DUI/DWI
  If you’re facing a drunk driving charge in North Carolina, there are several things you need to know that may affect your case. These charges must be taken seriously as North Carolina is one of the toughest states in the nation when it comes to penalties for drunk driving. These penalties can have lasting impacts on your life—from fines to jail time to having your license suspended and acquiring a criminal record. It is almost always in your best interest to fight your charges. If you’ve recently been arrested for a DUI and would like to know more about your options or what you can expect in the coming months, contact Cannon Law Offices, PLLC, today. We serve clients in Greenville, North Carolina, and throughout the eastern state in Outer Banks, Wilmington, Hyde County, or Washington County.
• Wrongful Death
  You also get to retain all your qualified retirement savings and pension plans, as well as up to $25,000 in a qualified college savings account. Public benefits such as workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance are unaffected and untouched. Compensation from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit is also exempt.
• Traffic Violations
  Dealing with a traffic ticket is never a pleasant experience. Under the traffic law in North Carolina, residents face serious penalties for traffic violations. Many motorists in the state choose to pay the ticket instead of fighting it. Sometimes paying the ticket can seem like the easiest way to deal with a traffic violation, but doing so can result in several negative consequences.
• Misdemeanors
  Driving after your license has been suspended or revoked is a serious matter. If you get caught, you could lose your privilege to drive in North Carolina for at least a year and depending on how many times you have been charged, permanently. If you failed to pay court costs or fines in a previous case or missed a court date, you may not realize that your driving privilege has been suspended. In such a case, you can be charged with a Class 3 misdemeanor. If your license was suspended or revoked because of a prior impaired driving offense, the offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor in which case you could get up to 120 days in jail and a fine, or both. If you get another driving while license revoked charge, you could lose your license for additional years or even permanently. In addition, to additional suspension of your license, you could receive up to eight points on your insurance which will result in a 195% increase in your insurance premiums for the next three years.
• Hit and Run

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  A workers' compensation attorney can help employees obtain benefits if they were hurt on the job, regardless of who caused the injury. Almost all North Carolina workers are covered by the law, but many don't know their rights.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a car accident, reach out to a personal injury attorney in Greenville, NC to fight for compensation. Cannon Law Offices, PLLC has been representing injured drivers and their families since 1983.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  No one plans for a disability, but life tends to be unpredictable. If a medical condition—either physical or mental in nature—is hindering your ability to earn a living, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Unfortunately, receiving benefits requires an often confusing application process and the risk of a denied claim. Hiring an attorney well-versed in SSD claims may improve your chances of a successful application.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Intended for those facing an insurmountable sum of debt, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is most often utilized by individuals with limited income. It involves a liquidation process in which you sell any non-exempt assets and use the proceeds to repay your creditors. Examples of non-exempt assets you can sell include...
• Foreclosure
  When you and your family have worked hard to buy a house, the last thing you want to hear is that it’s in danger of foreclosure. If you know your home is about to be foreclosed on or you’re already in the process of foreclosure, speaking with an experienced lawyer can help. Even if you feel like it’s already too late, there are plenty of options available that may let you keep your home. At the Cannon Law Offices, PLLC, Attorney Richard Cannon has been serving clients throughout eastern North Carolina since 1983. Call our office in Greenville, North Carolina today to schedule an appointment.