Am I Violating My North Carolina Probation by Staying Home?

May 26
2020

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Categories: Coronavirus / COVID-19 | Probation

An aspect of society that few people ever think about unless you’ve been personally affected, coronavirus has been a bit of a gamechanger for those on probation. 

While North Carolina probation hearings are continuing, as usual, there are functions of probation that have proven challenging to maintain, and these issues are making it difficult to keep up specific requirements of their probation terms. 

How do you maintain gainful employment if your employer is temporarily closed? What if you’re enrolled in school or a treatment program, but the pandemic has shut the institution [...]

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In the Age of Coronavirus, Drug Trafficking in North Carolina Moves Online

May 8
2020

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Categories: Drug Trafficking

The online world provides a lot of valuable services to people, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Authorities in North Carolina have seen a reduction in drug crimes while everyone is staying at home — nearly a 26-percent decline in violations related to drugs according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police data. 

Still, a whole new world of online drug trafficking may just be beginning.

Let this be a reminder: Drug violations are still illegal, whether they happen in person or online…and penalties are as stiff as ever. 

The Different Types of Drug Crimes in North Carolina

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What You Can Do to Prepare for Your NC Expungement Right Now

Apr 26
2020

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Categories: Criminal Record Sealing / Expungement

The courts may be closed in North Carolina due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t things you can do right now to be ready to petition for your record expungement as soon as they reopen. 

In fact, if you’re looking to make progress on your North Carolina expungement case, then you very much still can. Here are some steps you can easily follow so you’re ready to go when quarantine is over. 

Learn the basics here about the expungement process and what you can do to prepare for [...]

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Violate Your NC County’s Stay-at-Home Order, Risk Misdemeanor Charges

Apr 17
2020

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Categories: Coronavirus / COVID-19 | Statute of Limitations

COVID-19 is touching the lives of every American and in Greensboro, it’s changing life in yet another way. As coronavirus cases surged over 500, a stay-at-home order was put in place at the end of March. Residents caught violating this county-wide order can be charged with a misdemeanor.

Here’s what you need to know about North Carolina misdemeanors and the legal price you may pay for breaking the current stay-at-home order.

Understanding Greensboro’s Stay-At-Home Order

The stay-at-home order, also sometimes called sheltering-in-place, that is now in effect restricts the reasons you can leave [...]

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Defending Your Right to a Speedy Trial Amidst Coronavirus Chaos

Apr 11
2020

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Categories: Coronavirus / COVID-19 | Criminal Defense

The coronavirus pandemic has brought about some unique circumstances that Americans are now forced to deal with. One of the most disruptive aspects of this pandemic has been the closure of businesses and many government functions. This includes the court system.

For the first time in over 100 years, the United States Supreme Court has postponed upcoming cases. All around the country, courts are being shut down and proceedings rescheduled. 

If you are arrested during this time, or if you had an upcoming court date, it’s important your right to a speedy [...]

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