Could You Be Charged with Stalking for Using a Drone in NC?

Jun 20
2017

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By 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) predicts 10 times as many commercial drones and more than triple the number of hobby drones will be in the skies. If their predictions are correct, that means there will be more than 3.5 million recreational drones zooming around the country in less than five years.

Currently, there are more than 20,0000 drones registered in North Carolina alone. Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), are aircrafts controlled by an operator on the ground, rather than a pilot onboard.

Drone use is regulated on a federal level [...]

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5 Things to Know about North Carolina Resisting Arrest Laws

Jun 16
2017

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When you know there is a risk of being arrested, it can be tempting to try to flee or get away. That’s particularly true if you know you are innocent or otherwise disagree with the grounds of the arrest.

However, trying to avoid arrest can make your situation a lot worse. Resisting, delaying, or obstructing an officer (RDO) is a crime in North Carolina. The North Carolina General Statute describes RDO as follows:

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

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Woman in Dinosaur Costume Gets Charged with Disorderly Conduct

Jun 8
2017

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Categories: Disorderly Conduct

There are many ways that you can get charged with disorderly conduct in our state. Some that you probably don’t even realize. However, here’s one that you probably never would have imagined: dressing up like a dinosaur and scaring horses.

Yes, you read that correctly, and it’s a real story. This one comes from our neighbors to the south, but it sounds so surreal that we had to share it.

Apparently, just a few weeks ago in Charleston, a woman put on an orange Tyrannosaurus Rex costume and stood close to where a [...]

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What You Need To Know To Avoid Restraining Order Violations in NC

May 31
2017

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Categories: Protection Orders | Restraining Orders

So you’ve been hit with a protection order. Even if the order is temporary, having a protection order placed on you can make you feel like you are walking on thin ice.

You know the basic rules of the protection order. You cannot come within a certain distance of, or contact, the person who filed the protection order against you.

The judge may have also told you about some of the consequences if you violate the protection order. Most violations are a misdemeanor, but under certain conditions, things can spiral out of control [...]

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Battery vs. Aggravated Battery in North Carolina

May 22
2017

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Categories: Aggravated Battery | Battery

Not all crimes are the same. A crime that involves a specific victim or the presence of dangerous weapons may be considered more serious than a crime without either of those things.

The factors in each case can make a big difference in the actual charge and the sentence that is recommended if an individual is convicted. Factors that make a crime more serious are called “aggravating” factors. Factors that make a crime less serious are called “mitigating” factors.

There are a few different types of violent crimes in North Carolina. While many [...]

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