Marijuana Could Soon Be Legal in Part of North Carolina

Dec 30
2015

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Marijuana

The legalization of marijuana has been a hot topic in the past few years, with 23 states along with the District of Colombia having laws that legalize marijuana use in some form.

Some states have passed medical marijuana laws. Some states have passed laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use. And some states have decriminalized small amounts of marijuana use by replacing penalties with small fines.

North Carolina doesn’t have any laws legalizing marijuana on the books. But that might change soon.

In Cherokee County, North Carolina, leaders on the Cherokee Indian Reservation passed [...]

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What Should I Do If I’m in a Car Accident?

Dec 21
2015

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Categories: Car Accidents

You’re driving along and BOOM – suddenly you’re involved in a car accident. The best-case scenario is that everyone is fine, no one is hurt, and both drivers let their insurance companies handle everything.

But what if someone is injured?

If you or someone you love is injured during a car accident, the first step should always be to seek medical help and contact a law enforcement officer to file a crash report. You may also want to consult with an experienced car accident lawyer to see what options are available to you [...]

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What Constitutes a Domestic Violence Offense in North Carolina?

Dec 14
2015

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Getting accused of a domestic violence offense is no laughing matter. These kinds of charges can affect your career, relationships, lifestyle, and freedom. For this reason, domestic violence charges absolutely need to be taken seriously – even if you know that you are innocent.

The term “domestic violence” covers a wide range of offenses that can be physical, emotional, financial, or sexual in nature. Domestic violence can also include certain types of emotional abuse and harassment that can happen through different modes of communication such as written, telephone, e-mail, voicemail, or text.

It’s [...]

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The Severe Penalties of DUI in North Carolina

Dec 7
2015

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Categories: DUI | DWI

Maybe you just had a few cold ones and thought you were fine to drive. Or you were surprised to be stopped at a DUI checkpoint, and even more surprised when the breathalyzer registered you as over the limit.

In North Carolina, getting a DUI is a serious offense. It can deplete your wallet, take away your freedom, and ruin your reputation.

DUI Requirements

If you’re pulled over on suspicion of a DUI, your blood alcohol content (or BAC) will be tested. The limits are as follows:

  • 21 or older:08 BAC
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North Carolina Sex Offenders Banned From Some Social Media Sites

Nov 30
2015

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Categories: Sex Crimes

At the beginning of November, the North Carolina Supreme Court rejected a First Amendment challenge to a provision of state law that prohibits registered sex offenders from using Facebook and other social media sites that children under 18 can join. The justices, in a split 4-2 opinion with one justice not participating, reversed a North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling that found a 2008 law too general and vague, and subsequently unconstitutional.

In 2008, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a comprehensive law package, N.C. Gen. Stat. 14-202.5, banning registered sex offenders from [...]

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