How to Carry a Concealed Weapon Lawfully in North Carolina

Feb 24
2020

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Categories: Gun Laws | Weapons Charges

There are many reasons people like to carry concealed weapons. Some people simply feel safer knowing they have the weapon on them. Others are concerned about specific threats, like mugging or mass shootings. 

Regardless of the reason for having it, everyone needs to follow the law when out and about with a concealed weapon, and there are some important restrictions when it comes to concealed carry in North Carolina. Concealed weapons are never permitted in certain places, for example. 

Understanding when and where concealed carry weapons are permitted can prevent you from being [...]

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Burglary Crimes Up in Greensboro, Expect Law Enforcement to Respond

Feb 14
2020

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Categories: Burglary

While the nation celebrates an overall decline in burglary crimes, Greensboro numbers seem to be climbing. Here, not only are home burglaries becoming more common; burglary rates are increasing at an alarming pace. 

Burglaries in the city have reportedly increased by more than 20 percent between 2018 to 2019. As a result, you can be certain that law enforcement officials are sitting up and taking notice. 

With technology like doorbell cameras, home surveillance systems, and even evidence from Alexa and Google Home, you can bet it’s going to be easier than ever [...]

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Does Substance Abuse “Cause” Domestic Violence in North Carolina?

Jan 26
2020

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is an unfortunate reality for many people. It is a problem with a frequency that touches every demographic in America, affecting millions of lives each year. Because of this, the North Caroline criminal justice system takes accusations of abuse seriously. 

Punitive measures against serial abusers are an important part of curbing the epidemic…but so is getting to the root cause of the behavior. 

One common reason given for abuse is an addiction. The claim is that if someone is addicted to a substance, that addiction can cause them to lash out [...]

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NC’s Driver Point System: Criminal Traffic Charge v. Traffic Violation

Jan 26
2020

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Categories: Criminal Traffic Charges | Suspended License

Here in North Carolina, traffic violations and other driving-related infractions are tallied on a driver point system. Every traffic transgression is worth a certain number of points, and eventually, when you lose enough of them, you can lose your license. 

Every single traffic violation comes with attendant penalties. Make no mistake, minor offenses can add up quickly, and the number of points rises quickly with the severity of the violation. 

Furthermore, should you lose enough points quickly enough, you can lose your license entirely. We don’t have to tell you that having [...]

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North Carolina Sex Crime Charges: FAQs Answered

Jan 26
2020

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Categories: Sex Crimes

If you’re facing sex crime charges, or think that you could be facing charges, you’re likely concerned about your future and have many questions running through your mind. 

We’ve put together a guide covering some of the most common questions we hear from our clients facing sex crime charges. 

Do I Need an Attorney to Fight North Carolina Sex Charges? 

Answer: We can’t remember when a client didn’t benefit from professional legal counsel on a sex crime charge in North Carolina. 

If you’ve been charged with a sex crime, we advise that you [...]

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