NC Law Enforcement on High Alert for Ring-Recorded Robberies

Jun 5
2020

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Categories: Robbery

Technology has allowed society to advance in many ways, including security devices such as cameras. Still, even with all the ways technology has given us a sense of security such as being able to see who is outside our door in real-time, it doesn’t eliminate all risk.

WFMY News 2 reported that a woman’s home in Charlotte was almost broken into by armed robbers — caught on tape by her doorbell camera. WCNC Charlotte also detailed a story in which a businesses’ security cameras caught a robbery in progress, but didn’t [...]

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Savvy Investing or Insider Trading? NC Senator to Learn the Difference

Jun 1
2020

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Categories: Insider Trading | White Collar Crime

The future is questionable for Senator Richard Burr from North Carolina. Senator Burr is being investigated by the FBI and Department of Justice for possible insider trading stemming from his stock sales at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

According to CBS 17, Senator Burr may have exploited information he was privy to as the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee in the selling of $1.7 million in stocks in the days preceding the downward spiral of the stock market due to concerns about COVID-19. 

Of course, Senator [...]

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Lockdown Dos and Don’ts for Recovering Domestic Violence Offenders

Jun 1
2020

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Categories: Coronavirus / COVID-19 | Domestic Violence

The COVID-19 lockdown has impacted nearly every facet of society – including domestic violence. Safety nets for domestic violence have been taken away, as have support systems to help offenders from reoffending.

Representatives in the state are concerned about the impact sheltering in place has had, saying difficulties leaving the home to get away (which can help reduce the incidents of domestic violence that can arise) make it near impossible to relieve over-stressed, frayed nerves.

Right now there is an increased need for mental health services, but just because you’re not leaving your [...]

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North Carolina Closes Loophole in Sexual Consent Law

Jun 1
2020

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Categories: Rape | Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

Until very recently (in 2019, to be exact), North Carolina had a loophole in its sexual consent laws knowns as the “Right to Finish.” This loophole meant that many women who felt they were raped never got the justice they deserved. 

Now that the loophole has been closed, sexual consent in North Carolina means something new. Here’s what you need to know about the changes in the law and what it means.

What Was the Law in North Carolina?

The loophole that was recently closed was based on a court decision from 1979 [...]

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When Misdemeanor Shoplifting Turns to Organized Retail Theft in NC

Jun 1
2020

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Categories: Uncategorized | Shoplifting / Retail Theft

When you think of shoplifting, felony-level crimes probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, it’s likely images of teenagers sliding makeup or small clothing items into pockets and handbags instead.

Well, one group of five local women recently learned the hard way that shoplifting can indeed be a felony-level crime. The group of women engaged in organized retail theft with a shopping spree at a North Carolina mall, stealing products worth thousands of dollars from multiple stores.

Basic shoplifting in the state of North Carolina is a misdemeanor offense. When [...]

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