North Carolina Woman Caught Shoplifting, Gets $1 Million Bond

Dec 1
2016

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Categories: Shoplifting / Retail Theft

Shoplifting from a retail location is not the most serious crime in North Carolina. If you steal less than $1,000, it’s usually charged as a misdemeanor, and charges don’t typically go higher than a Class H felony. There are associated fines and can be jail time, depending on the specific charge, but numerous other crimes are treated more severely by our lawmakers.

In mid-November, however, a Belmont woman’s alleged shoplifting spree resulted in over 16 felony and misdemeanor charges and a $1,061,000 bond against her.

What happened?

Lacey Brooke Lynch and the $1

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The 4 Factors That Determine Your Blood Alcohol Content

Nov 22
2016

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Categories: DUI | DWI

We all know that the legal limit for driving under the influence is .08, but what exactly does that mean? What does it feel like to have a .08 BAC? How can you tell what your blood alcohol content might be if you are feeling pretty sober? Why can some people drink more (or less) than you before their BAC is over the limit?

Before we dive into the factors that help determine your BAC (and could determine whether or not you end up facing a DUI), let’s briefly discuss two things: how [...]

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5 Common Signs of Domestic Violence

Nov 17
2016

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence, especially long-term violence, is not always obvious. Generally speaking, abusers tend to want to keep their actions a secret and not let any evidence of abuse get out.

However, evidence of abuse will eventually surface, even if it’s fairly subtle. If you notice the following in a friend, family member, or coworker, they may not just be acting strange – they may be harboring a violent secret in their private life.

Signals That Can Point to Domestic Violence

 

They Talk About Their Partner’s Abusive Behavior. If a friend says negative [...]

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What are the Different Types of Misdemeanors in North Carolina?

Nov 11
2016

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Categories: Drug Crimes | DUI | Misdemeanor

In North Carolina, there are two main categories of crime: misdemeanors and felonies.

If you have been charged with a felony crime, click here to learn more about the sentencing and severity of each felony charge. A felony conviction comes with punishments beyond the typical sentencing of jail and fines, so being charged with a crime that is only a misdemeanor may come as a relief. However, it’s important to take each crime seriously, and understand the sentencing, penalties, and consequences of misdemeanors as well as felonies.

Types of Misdemeanor Crimes in North

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North Carolina to Stop Banning Sex Offenders from Social Media?

Nov 8
2016

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Categories: Uncategorized | Sex Crimes | Sex Offenders

Being convicted as a sex offender is unlike any other criminal conviction. For the rest of your life, your rights are severely limited and you have obligations to law enforcement. Each state has different limitations, including restrictions on where you can live and work, and even whether you can socialize online.

North Carolina has some of the toughest restrictions on sex offenders. One of the rights that you lose after being convicted of a sex crime in North Carolina is the ability to join and post on large social media sites: this includes [...]

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