Know What You’re Up against If Charged with a North Carolina Robbery

Apr 23
2018

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Categories: Robbery | Theft Crimes

 

Earlier this month, a North Carolina woman was shot to death in a Charlotte apartment complex during a robbery.

Since the incident happened, three men have been arrested in connection to the murder. All three were charged with murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon, among other offenses.

In our state, robbery with a dangerous weapon is a separate charge from robbery, and has separate penalties – but it’s not the only “different” robbery charge here. There are actually four different types of robbery charges in North Carolina, all listed in Article [...]

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What NC Charges Might “Smash and Grab” Suspects Face If Caught?

Apr 12
2018

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Categories: Criminal Defense | Theft Crimes

“Smash and grab” thefts are on the rise here in North Carolina and other states, and law enforcement officials think they know why.

They recently discovered a theft crime ring that reaches from Georgia into North Carolina where the alleged offenders break into vehicles to take debit and credit cards.

The two females and one male suspect allegedly look for vehicles in public parks where valuables are left in sight. The suspects break vehicle windows to take cash and cards. Then they proceed to retailers like Kroger to purchase gift cards at self-checkout [...]

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Lesser-Known Consequences of NC Domestic Violence Convictions

Apr 9
2018

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Categories: Domestic Violence

A domestic violence conviction can have serious criminal consequences, such as lengthy prison sentences, hefty fines, and a criminal record that can compromise future housing and employment prospects.

However, a domestic violence conviction can also have life-changing civil consequences, restricting your freedom, ability to see your family, and right to continue living in your home. In fact, across the board, the penalties for domestic violence are more serious in North Carolina than in many other states.

Let’s look at a few of these in detail.

Bottom line: If you are facing domestic violence [...]

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New Drugged Driving Test Could Lead to More NC Charges

Mar 29
2018

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Categories: DUI | DWI

A new method is being tested that is supposedly more accurate at detecting marijuana in a driver’s system. How does it work?

With the new system, a police officer would take a sample from the offender’s mouth, using a cotton swab to collect saliva. The testing kit boasts 100 percent accuracy rate for detecting marijuana use.

The new testing process would also speed result collection. Currently, states must submit samples to a lab for testing. This new test is said to take only minutes, so results could be obtained at the scene of [...]

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Harassment and Stalking Constitute One Crime in NC

Mar 23
2018

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Categories: Harassment | Stalking

A recent story about a man who referred to himself as “Mr. Pervert” illustrates what most people likely think about when they imagine stalking.

Last month, Sean Michael Vest of Pensacola, Fla., pleaded no contest to eight counts of obscene or harassing phone calls and 18 counts of aggravated stalking. The man who called himself “Mr. Pervert” was sentenced to 10 years in prison with an additional 10 years of probation.

He established a pattern of calling and texting 26 different people in Pensacola and the surrounding area. He threatened to commit sexual [...]

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