What Is Considered “Statutory Rape” in North Carolina?

Mar 22
2017

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Categories: Statuatory Rape

If you live around Smithfield, you may have read the story about the church youth coordinator who was arrested for raping a minor. Michael Jansco, 24, met the minor (a 15-year-old) while on a youth pilgrimage. The two were caught in a car parked outside of River Dell Elementary around 2:30 A.M. on a Sunday morning. At the time, Jansco told police that he was 18, but a background check revealed his actual age.

Due to the incident, Jansco has been arrested for statutory rape of a child. He is being held at [...]

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The Luck of the Irish Won’t Stop a Drunk and Disorderly Charge

Mar 15
2017

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St. Patrick’s Day is on a Friday this year, which means that many partygoers will be celebrating all weekend long. While many people who celebrate St. Paddy’s Day use it as an excuse to get rowdy, be cautious. Enjoy the holiday weekend, but know that the luck of the Irish won’t help if you if you really lose control.

Last year, the son of a Greenville officer had to learn this lesson the hard way.

St. Paddy’s Day Assault Near ECU Leads to Multiple Arrests

Last year, Patrick Myrick allegedly struck a woman [...]

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“Allison’s Law” May Impact Domestic Violence in North Carolina

Mar 8
2017

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Categories: Domestic Violence

While domestic violence victims may spend years hiding their trauma from friends or family, it’s no secret that domestic violence is a big problem in North Carolina. Domestic violence tears families apart, inflicts lifelong trauma and injuries on victims, and was responsible for 99 homicides in 2015 alone.

Think about that for a moment. In one year – in only one state – 99 people were killed due to a particular type of violence. That’s 99 daughters, sons, parents, brothers, and sisters killed.

In 2017, one mother is honoring her late daughter – [...]

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Forget Legalization – NC Pours Big Resources Into Weed Busts

Feb 24
2017

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Marijuana

Colorado and Washington appear to have been just the beginning as lots of other states are starting to move closer and closer to the legalization of recreational marijuana. All told seven states now allow (or have at least voted to allow) recreational marijuana.

Given the fact that our state has decriminalized most possession of marijuana, you might think that North Carolina is well on the way to joining the trend and following suit. Don’t expect this to happen any time soon, though. A recent multi-county drug bust reveals a lot about the way [...]

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Need to Drive But Have a Suspended License? It’s Still Possible

Feb 22
2017

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Categories: DWLR | Suspended License

In general, traffic violations (including speeding or driving without insurance) won’t get you thrown in jail. However, there are penalties to these crimes which can make you feel imprisoned.

Case-in-point: having your license suspended. Not being able to drive can be an incredible hardship – especially if you need to get to and from work, school, or other necessary regular activities. You can’t just ignore the suspension and drive anyway, though, because if you get caught, you can face more serious penalties. Driving While License Revoked (DWLR) may result in class 1 misdemeanor [...]

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