Mast, Mast, Johnson, Wells & Trimyer, P.A.

Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation in North Carolina

2010-07-20T22:51:37-04:00

Almost all marriages have their ups and downs and unfortunately too many end in divorce. It is especially difficult when children are involved. You have many issues to deal with including custody and visitation of the children, child support, alimony...

Defamation of Character, Slander, Libel, etc.

2010-07-20T21:53:09-04:00

Everyone has heard these terms at some point or another. Almost everyone has been called a name or been lied about to others (i.e. gossip). While this is common but it can result in more than just hurt feelings and...

INSURANCE COVERAGE: THE PHRASE THAT THE JURY WILL NEVER HEAR

2010-07-20T09:17:36-04:00

Although everyone should have insurance coverage, it’s a phrase the jury will never hear. In a property or injury lawsuit, if you have to go to trial the jury will never know that the judgment will ultimately be paid by...

NC COURT OF APPEALS REQUIRES SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE

2010-07-20T08:47:25-04:00

In an opinion handed down on June 1, 2010, the NC Court of Appeals in N.C. v. Brunson, case number COA NO. COA09-976, reversed the decision of the court below where a man was convicted of trafficking a prescription medication...

ARE YOU GOING THROUGH A POTENTIAL DIVORCE?

2010-03-31T07:00:00-04:00

Divorce can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life to go through, especially when children are involved. In the event that you and your loved one are unable to work through your situation our law firm...

UNDER-AGE DRINKING AND UNDER-INSURANCE COVERAGE

2010-03-30T08:51:25-04:00

In a recent settlement, the estate of a 21 year old settled with several defendants and obtained a default judgment against the others. An eighteen year old driver left a party hosted by a friend and consumed alcohol while there....

UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR CANNOT RECOVER FOR WORK PERFORMED

2009-10-28T22:04:25-04:00

Husband and Wife (Homeowners) had entered into a contractor with an individual builder who agreed to construct a new home. At the time the contract was signed, the builder, individually, was an "unlicensed” general contractor. Thereafter, he “transferred” the contract...

ALIENATION OF AFFECTION LAWS IN NORTH CAROLINA AMENDED

2009-10-28T21:59:40-04:00

North Carolina is one of the few states that still allow what is termed “heart balm” statutes, such as the claims of Alienations of Affections and Criminal Conversation. Both of these claims can be asserted by a spouse against at...

FELON HAS HIS GUN OWNERSHIP RIGHTS RESTORED

2009-10-28T21:55:38-04:00

The North Carolina Supreme Court has recently ruled that a 2004 law passed by the General Assembly was unconstitutional. In Britt v. State of N.C. , the Defendant was convicted in 1979 of a felony drug crime, and once his...

CRIMINAL LAW: ILLEGAL SEARCH & SEIZURE

2009-10-28T21:53:18-04:00

In State v. Morton, the Court of Appeals recently held that the officer had performed an “Illegal Search and Seizure” of the Defendant which led to his arrest and conviction. Generally, under your U.S. Constitutional Rights, you have a right...