Types of Robberies Covered under North Carolina Law

Jun 23
2021

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Categories: Burglary | Robbery | Theft Crimes

Robbery is a common crime in North Carolina, and the charges against such a crime can vary based on the type of robbery committed. Here’s what you need to know about robbery and the law in North Carolina.

Theft vs. Robbery vs. Burglary

Theft and robbery are similar — they both involve the taking of someone else’s money or property. However, there are some differences between the two.

With theft, the victim need not be present. In the case of robbery, however, the perpetrator takes the property or money directly from a person. [...]

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Yes, North Carolina Does Have a Revenge Porn Law

Jun 22
2021

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Categories: Revenge Porn / Sharing Private Images | Sex Crimes

Break-ups have been hard since the beginning of human history. Because of this, exes have come up with plenty of unique and petty ways of hurting each other. Most of our “revenge” actions wouldn’t merit a call to law enforcement: being slow to return someone’s book, ignoring  calls, shutting the door extra-loud… 

However, the proliferation of the internet and smartphones has given far more of us the power to not only take intimate images and videos, but share them as well. When this is done without the permission of the person or people [...]

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Things You Can Do to Avoid a Memorial Day DWI in NC

Jun 12
2021

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI | DWI | Memorial Day

Memorial Day is just around the corner here in NC, and with it comes get-togethers, cookouts, fun in the sun…and drinking. While drinking can be enjoyable for adults, drinking and driving can lead to a DWI.

In fact, Memorial Day is the fifth most dangerous holiday in terms of DWI fatalities, with a 54% higher risk than average, and it is the second most dangerous holiday weekend. As for the legalities of driving while impaired in North Carolina, it is illegal to drive with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, [...]

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Former NC Banker Busted for Embezzlement 2 Years Later

Jun 4
2021

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Categories: Embezzlement | Fraud

Embezzlement may be a term you’ve heard before, but may not really know what it’s all about. 

The truth is that embezzlement is a white-collar crime that happens far more than people realize. It involves many different kinds of schemes. It’s also often perpetrated by the people you least suspect.

A former teller of a Danville, Virginia bank was finally caught in North Carolina. He had been on the run for two years from embezzlement charges. 

Over the course of about 14 months, he managed to embezzle over $600,000 from the credit union [...]

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New NC Legislation Could Make Domestic Violence Defense Harder

May 21
2021

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence as a crime is, unfortunately, common. Those who attempt to defend themselves in domestic violence cases have an uphill battle – a battle that may soon get a little more difficult.

A bill in North Carolina may soon support victims of domestic violence to appear in court virtually. While it is in the early stages of drafting, it could be a big change for cases involving domestic violence, harassment, and sexual abuse. 

Many victims are afraid to confront their abusers in court, so this law could make it easier for [...]

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