Don’t Become a St. Patrick’s Day North Carolina DWI Statistic

Mar 15
2018

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Categories: DUI | DWI

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and many North Carolinians will be out celebrating the holiday. Unfortunately, in the past many people have been known to celebrate a bit too hard.

In 2016, North Carolina law officers made a whopping 790 DWI arrests during the four-day St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Of those, 718 arrests were related to alcohol use, with the rest being drug related. The top county for arrests was Cumberland County with a total of 89. In the Triangle region, the top county was Wake County with 34 arrests. You can [...]

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NC Arson Charges: How to Fight Back

Mar 12
2018

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Categories: Arson

Arson is one of the most dangerous and high-profile crimes a person can commit. It is classified as a property crime, but is treated much more seriously than other property crimes due to its potential to cause bodily harm or death. The dangerous nature of the crime generally means that arson is charged as a felony-level offense and severely sentenced.

 

On top of all this, arson charges can be quite difficult to fight, and typically require both a skilled attorney and an experienced independent fire investigator.

Let’s take a look at North [...]

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How to Beat a North Carolina Criminal Traffic Charge

Mar 1
2018

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Have you recently been charged with a criminal traffic offense in North Carolina?

When most people hear the phrase “traffic offense,” they imagine a speeding ticket or running a red light – fairly mild offenses when compared to something like robbery or domestic abuse.

However, if you have been charged with a criminal traffic offense, you need to understand that the consequences can be incredibly severe. You need to fight back against the charges, and you need to do so with the best possible strategy. Below, we’re going to cover a variety of [...]

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Resisting Arrest in North Carolina Means More Than You Think It Means

Feb 21
2018

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Most people think that resisting arrest means physically trying to prevent the officer from arresting you, but in North Carolina the definition is broader. In this post, we’ll break the law down for you and explain what technically qualifies as resisting arrest in North Carolina.

North Carolina’s Law on Resisting Arrest

In our state, you can be charged with resisting, delaying, or obstructing an officer (RDO). Specifically, the North Carolina General Statute defines RDO in this way:

“If any person shall willfully and unlawfully resist, delay or obstruct a public officer in discharging [...]

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Understanding Insurance Fraud Charges in North Carolina

Feb 16
2018

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Categories: Fraud | Insurance Fraud

Under North Carolina law, an insurance fraud conviction can result in steep fines and jail time. However, not every charge results in a conviction. In this post, we’ll talk about the law, associated penalties, and how a skilled lawyer can help you fight your charges.

Let’s start by taking a look at the case of an Ahoskie woman who was recently charged with insurance fraud.

Fraud Charges Filed

On January 25, a summons was served to Heaven Symone Lassiter, 23, who was charged with providing false information and solicitation to obtain property by [...]

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