So you or a loved one has been charged with a drug crime in North Carolina. You’re probably feeling stressed, to say the least.
When the heat is on, a plea deal might seem the easiest route – too good Continue reading
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Should You Take a Plea Deal on Your NC Drug Charge?
Communicating Threats of Violence Is a Crime in NC Category: Communicating Threats
Free speech is a perennial hot topic. It’s one of the rights guaranteed to US citizens in the Bill of Rights. However, not all speech is protected under the First Amendment. Certain kinds of speech are, in fact, illegal.
For Continue reading
NC Probation Violations: When Holiday Temptation Is Too Great Category: Probation
School is out for winter break. Businesses hours fluctuate to accommodate staff appreciation parties and holiday vacations. People are traveling across the country to be with loved ones.
It’s the holiday season, and for many, that means it’s time to Continue reading
With Raise the Age Now Law in NC, Can My Kid Be Charged as an Adult? Category: Juvenile Crime Juvenile Crimes
A new law has just gone into effect in North Carolina, known as “Raise the Age.” As of December 1st, 2019, North Carolina courts are no longer automatically trying 16- and 17-year-old offenders as adults.
Instead, some crimes committed by Continue reading
If You Got a Thanksgiving DWI in NC, Here’s Your Next Move
The holidays bring good times with friends and family. Thanksgiving is well-known for being a time to indulge in food.
Unfortunately, many people also indulge in more than just turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. As the plates are being Continue reading
NC Small Business Owner? What You Need to Know About Credit Card Fraud Category: Credit Card Fraud Fraud
Being a small business owner is hard work. Promoting the business, balancing the checkbook, paying the creditors, paying your employees, and more. It’s a lot to manage, but it all falls on your shoulders.
As the “shop small” movement continues Continue reading
The Best Christmas Present? Getting Your NC Criminal Record Sealed Category: Criminal Record Sealing / Expungement
If you have ever been arrested, you have a criminal record – even if no charges were ever filed against you. If you’ve been convicted, you probably know that you have a criminal history. You’ve likely felt some of the Continue reading
Friendly Reminder: NC Police Will Be Watching for Holiday Shoplifting Category: Shoplifting / Retail Theft
Retailers refer to the holiday season as the Super Bowl of shoplifting — as do shoplifters. Let us assure you, you’d be surprised who gets caught in the act.
For example, a Kentucky sheriff’s lieutenant and his girlfriend were recently Continue reading
Understanding DWLR and 3 Related Offenses in North Carolina Category: Drunk Driving DWI DWLR
Your driver’s license is nearly essential for life as you know it. However, your license is a privilege, not a right.
So when you’re caught driving while intoxicated or for certain other moving violations (a hit and run accident, say) Continue reading
UNC Sexual Assaults Are Big News Right Now – Will You Be Charged? Category: Sexual Assault
UNC recently released survey results regarding the campus climate on sexual misconduct and sexual assault. The statistics are staggering. Forty-five percent of undergraduate women reported they’d experienced some type of non-consensual sex during their time at the University of North Continue reading