If you were convicted of a crime and sentenced to probation, you were given a chance to stay out of jail or prison. However, this chance comes with the responsibility to abide by all the terms of the judge Continue reading
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Your Guide to Surviving Probation in North Carolina
Got a Kid in the Car with Your NC DWI? You Could Face a Abuse Charge, Too Category: Child Abuse
A DWI conviction in North Carolina comes with some of the most staggering criminal and civil penalties in the country — not to mention the additional financial cost associated with having one on your record.
Get caught driving drunk with Continue reading
North Carolina Drug Law Reform: Your Guide to House Bill 511 Category: Drug Crimes
Following the lead of federal reforms, North Carolina is currently considering new legislation that would impose common-sense sentencing reforms for low-level, non-violent drug offenders.
Under the First Step Act, judges would be allowed to use their discretion when determining Continue reading
Can I Be Removed from the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry? Category: Sex Crimes Sex Offenders
One of the most devastating consequences of a sex crime conviction remains in effect long after your case is closed: the requirement to register as a sex offender.
North Carolina maintains a public sex offender database, which allows the Continue reading
Is North Carolina Domestic Violence Ever a Federal Crime?
Unfortunately, false allegations of domestic violence used to gain legal leverage are on the rise, too. An estimated 700,000 people are wrongfully arrested on domestic violence charges annually.
What you may also not be aware of is that although domestic Continue reading
Charged with a White Collar Crime in NC? Don’t Do These Things Category: White Collar Crime
When you think about all of the crimes in North Carolina, white-collar crimes don’t always seem so serious – primarily because there is rarely any violence involved in this type of offense.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that crimes like fraud Continue reading
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in NC – A Guide
Teens can do some pretty reckless things. Sometimes, they have the help of adults.
One Greenville teen was recently killed in a DUI accident when her friend, who was driving intoxicated, crashed their car, for instance.
Sadly, the girl’s father Continue reading
You’ve Been Charged with Shoplifting in NC…Again. What Now? Category: Shoplifting / Retail Theft
You’ve been arrested for shoplifting. Maybe it was a miscommunication, maybe you couldn’t help yourself. For most people in North Carolina, a first offense will probably land you a fine…and the penalty of public shame.
There’s only one problem. You’ve Continue reading
How to Beat North Carolina Assault with a Deadly Weapon Charges Category: Assault Assault with Deadly Weapon
A former NFL quarterback was recently shot multiple times during the course of an argument with his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend.
Antony Wright was found at a suburban home in Conford, North Carolina with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. He was Continue reading
Getting Your Criminal Record Sealed in North Carolina: FAQs Category: Criminal Record Sealing / Expungement
The criminal court system in North Carolina is based on the premise of rehabilitation. Ideally, once you’ve paid your debt to society, you should be welcomed back into the community as an equal contributor to society.
Unfortunately, that doesn’t always Continue reading