Do You Know What’s Considered a Property Crime in North Carolina?

Aug 10
2017

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Categories: Arson | Burglary | Property Crimes | Trespassing

Generally speaking there are two different main categories of crimes: violent crimes, and crimes against property.

You can probably guess at most of the violent crimes. Things like murder, assault and battery, rape, and so on. Acts that are inherently violent in nature.

Property crimes are not always quite as easy to understand, and in our state there are a number of them. In order to best protect yourself and your future if you find yourself charged, one of the most important things you can do is to learn about how North Carolina [...]

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14 Different Types of Theft Crimes in North Carolina

Aug 5
2017

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Categories: Shoplifting / Retail Theft | Theft Crimes

Several different types of theft crimes exist in North Carolina.

If you are charged with theft, the value of the goods or property usually decides whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. If a firearm or violence was involved at the time of the incident, the class of the offense will be higher. This is also true if a prior theft record exists.

By understanding the various types of theft that are defined under the law in our state, it can help you to plan your defense strategy, understand why you [...]

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How an NC Domestic Violence Charge Can Impact Child Custody

Aug 4
2017

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence charges can impact all aspects of your professional, personal, and public life. If you have children, though, the impact could be felt immediately for both you and your kids.

Under the North Carolina statutes, domestic violence is defined as having a personal relationship with someone and attempting to cause or intentionally causing bodily injury or placing that person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury or continued harassment that rises to such a level as to inflict substantial emotional distress.

If you are accused of domestic violence and you also have [...]

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What You Can Do to Defend against a NC Restraining Order

Jul 26
2017

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Categories: Restraining Orders

In North Carolina, a person can file a restraining order against someone for a couple of different reasons. Typically, this is done because the individual is believed to pose a physical threat, but restraining orders can also be filed on the grounds of harassment, stalking, financial harm, or child custody.

If you are facing a restraining order in North Carolina, it is important to understand the process, and also to be aware of defenses that you might be able to use to block or remove the order. The most important thing that you [...]

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Here’s One You Don’t Hear about Much in NC: Marriage Fraud

Jul 21
2017

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Categories: Fraud | Marriage Fraud

We know about all different types of fraud: insurance fraud, credit card fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, mortgage fraud – the list goes on and on.

What you might not know much about, however, is marriage fraud. It’s just not something we hear much about in North Carolina. Until recently, that is.

On June 21, the FBI arrested 7 of 12 people involved in a marriage fraud ring out of Swain and Jackson counties. The couples are being accused of fake marriages in order to evade immigration laws here in the United States.[...]

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