How to Defend against North Carolina Sex Crime Charges

Sep 14
2017

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Categories: Sex Crimes

As the opening lines of Law and Order: SVU claim, “In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous.”

Although this is true, and our state – like the rest of the country – takes sex offenses very seriously, just because you are accused of a crime does not mean that you will automatically be convicted of said crime.

For this reason, if you are accused of a North Carolina sex crime, it’s important to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who will help you beat your charges. Sex crime [...]

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Disorderly Conduct Arrests Spike in NC as Protests Continue

Sep 7
2017

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Categories: Disorderly Conduct

The news of the past few weeks has been dominated by coverage of Charlottesville and the rallies, protests, and counter-protests that have emerged in response to what happened in Charlottesville.

Our own state has also responded loudly to the violence in Charlottesville.

The Durham Protests and Arrests

On Monday, August 14, the Confederate Soldiers Monument in front of the old Durham County Courthouse building was pulled down by anti-racist activists to show solidarity with Charlottesville after the violent clash led to the death of 32-year-old Heather Heyer.

Durham protestors tied a rope around [...]

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You Can Beat Your DWI in North Carolina Using These Defenses

Aug 31
2017

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Categories: DUI | DWI

In North Carolina, charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) come with significant penalties.

Not only can you face jail time and lose driving privileges, the costs alone can be a significant blow. Thankfully there are a number of potential defenses that you may be able to use. With a skilled criminal attorney by your side, you may be able to get your charges reduced or dropped, depending on the details of your situation.

The burden of proof lies in two main areas. The prosecution must be able to prove that you were indeed [...]

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The Shoplifting Addiction: How It Can Help Your NC Charge

Aug 24
2017

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Categories: Shoplifting / Retail Theft | Theft Crimes

Shoplifting is a very common theft crime both here in North Carolina and throughout the United States. It’s so prevalent that most shoplifters actually go undetected.

Though it’s often associated with rebellious teens stealing for the thrill of it, there isn’t a particular profile for a typical shoplifter. In fact, anyone can be a shoplifter.

Check out these statistics studied and compiled by the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention:

  • One in 11 people are shoplifters, which equates to about 27 million Americans.
  • In the last 5 years, more than 10 million people have
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Computer Crime Penalties in NC Can Ruin Your Life

Aug 18
2017

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Categories: Computer Crimes | Cyber Crimes

When someone says the word “crime,” what pops into your head? Maybe people selling drugs on a street corner. Or getting into a gun battle. You might even think of something like shoplifting.

Chances are, you don’t imagine someone sitting in front of a computer monitor and typing on a keyboard. However, computer-related crimes are every bit as serious as any of the ones mentioned above, and the state of North Carolina takes them very seriously. If you find yourself charged, you will likely be facing severe consequences that can upend your entire [...]

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