An assault and battery charge is a serious offense, and you could be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony depending upon the circumstances of the supposed crime. Moreover, you are left with a criminal record of violent crime that Continue reading
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How to Defend against North Carolina Sex Crime Charges
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Sex Crimes
As the opening lines of Law and Order: SVU claim, “In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous.”
Although this is true, and our state – like the rest of the country – takes sex offenses Continue reading
Disorderly Conduct Arrests Spike in NC as Protests Continue
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Disorderly Conduct
The news of the past few weeks has been dominated by coverage of Charlottesville and the rallies, protests, and counter-protests that have emerged in response to what happened in Charlottesville.
Our own state has also responded loudly to the violence Continue reading
You Can Beat Your DWI in North Carolina Using These Defenses
In North Carolina, charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) come with significant penalties.
Not only can you face jail time and lose driving privileges, the costs alone can be a significant blow. Thankfully there are a number of potential defenses Continue reading
The Shoplifting Addiction: How It Can Help Your NC Charge
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Shoplifting / Retail Theft
Theft Crimes
Shoplifting is a very common theft crime both here in North Carolina and throughout the United States. It’s so prevalent that most shoplifters actually go undetected.
Though it’s often associated with rebellious teens stealing for the thrill of it, Continue reading
Computer Crime Penalties in NC Can Ruin Your Life
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Computer Crimes
Cyber Crimes
When someone says the word “crime,” what pops into your head? Maybe people selling drugs on a street corner. Or getting into a gun battle. You might even think of something like shoplifting.
Chances are, you don’t imagine someone sitting Continue reading
Do You Know What’s Considered a Property Crime in North Carolina?
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Arson
Burglary
Property Crimes
Trespassing
Generally speaking there are two different main categories of crimes: violent crimes, and crimes against property.
You can probably guess at most of the violent crimes. Things like murder, assault and battery, rape, and so on. Acts that are inherently Continue reading
14 Different Types of Theft Crimes in North Carolina
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Shoplifting / Retail Theft
Theft Crimes
Several different types of theft crimes exist in North Carolina.
If you are charged with theft, the value of the goods or property usually decides whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. If a firearm or violence was Continue reading
How an NC Domestic Violence Charge Can Impact Child Custody
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges can impact all aspects of your professional, personal, and public life. If you have children, though, the impact could be felt immediately for both you and your kids.
Under the North Carolina statutes, domestic violence is Continue reading
What You Can Do to Defend against a NC Restraining Order
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Restraining Orders
In North Carolina, a person can file a restraining order against someone for a couple of different reasons. Typically, this is done because the individual is believed to pose a physical threat, but restraining orders can also be filed on Continue reading