- Criminal DefenseCriminal law refers to the behavior that transgresses or offends the public, society, and most especially the state. As a matter of fact, it provides the rule and other pertinent guidelines as to how the criminal offenses are confronted and addressed to instill obedience.
- DUI/DWIThe State of North Carolina has many laws regulating road policy violations which includes laws criminalizing and punishing Driving While Impaired (DWI). While some states have Driving While Intoxicated statute, North Carolina has adopted a Driving While Impaired charge. The difference between the two is that the former just penalizes alcohol-related driving charges, while the latter includes impairment from alcohol, prescription medication, marijuana, and other illegal “street†drugs and even over the counter medications.
- Wrongful DeathNorth Carolina’s Law has been crafted to provide indemnity for damages not only to the aggrieved party but also to his family. Let’s take the case of wrongful death, for instance, part of its definition states that...
- Sex Crimes
- MisdemeanorsThere are multiple punishment levels after a Driving While Impaired (DWI) conviction in North Carolina. Depending on a number of factors relating to the facts of a particular case and the defendants prior record, but all are criminal convictions either misdemeanor or potentially felonious. Following the advice of an experienced trial attorney can eliminate or significantly reduce the negative consequences of a DWI. Karl E. Knudsen has defended over 1,500 DWI cases and is an expert in this area.
- Drug CrimesDrug crimes are serious and if convicted, may adversely impact your life. Prison time typically results in the loss of a job and, when released, can hinder getting gainful employment.
- Assault
- MurderMr. Knudsen has been a trial lawyer for over 40 years. After almost 8 years as an Assistant District Attorney, he opened his private practice in 1987. Since that time, he has been representing persons accused of crimes from traffic offenses to capital murder as well as those who have been injured by the negligence of others. He has been a Board Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law since 1996.
- HomicideWe are here to defend you from any charges you may be facing from a DUI, drug charge, or homicide investigation.
- ManslaughterMost often the killing is voluntary but without premeditation. Meaning, it was not planned to commit the offense. The severity of charges usually stays at the range between voluntary manslaughter and first-degree murder charges.
- Premises Liability
- Personal InjuryProperly presenting a case to an insurance company or to a court requires careful preparation and a thorough knowledge of the law. An experienced personal injury attorney in Raleigh can be of great help in obtaining full compensation for an injured person. Remember that the insurance companies are represented by professionals who will even try to discourage injured people from protecting their rights by seeking legal counsel.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesEvery year thousands of innocent people are killed and tens of thousands more are seriously injured in accidents caused by the negligence of others. Personal Injury accidents can include but are not limited to, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, boating accidents, airplane accidents, construction accidents, wrongful death, child molestation or sexual abuse, assault, and intentional injury, premises liability, and injuries caused by defective products.