North Carolina Teens May Be Tried as Adults

Oct 19
2015

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Categories: Juvenile Crimes

North Carolina is one of only two states in which people as young as 16 can be tried as adults.

Despite this fact, political leaders have refused to make changes to the law. However, a recent case that has garnered national attention may begin a necessary groundswell to address this backwards policy.

What happened? In February, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office charged a 16-year-old girl with felony child pornography for taking a nude photo of herself with her cellphone last year. Let me say that one more time: a teenager was charged with [...]

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7 Ways You Can Violate Probation in North Carolina

Oct 12
2015

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Categories: (VOP) Probation Violations

Though typically preferable to serving jail time, going through probation is far from easy. With probation comes a set of strict rules that you must follow closely—or risk serious legal repercussions.

When a court grants you probation, you are provided with a list of rules that you must comply with. Break, ignore, or refuse one of the terms at any time, and you could be charged with probation violation.

Acts that may be considered probation violations may depend on the unique terms of your probation. We’ve listed seven of the most common ways [...]

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The Three Types of BAC Tests in North Carolina

Oct 2
2015

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Categories: DWI

 

In North Carolina, you are considered legally intoxicated and forbidden from operating a motor vehicle if you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or more.

If you are lawfully arrested for a DWI by a police officer who has probable cause to believe you are driving over the legal limit, then you are required to take a BAC test.

In North Carolina, there are three different types of tests that may be used to determine your BAC— breath, blood, and urine testing. We’ve included a guide to these three tests [...]

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8 Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence Parents Should Watch For

Sep 28
2015

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Categories: Domestic Violence | Juvenile Crime

“This is happening in silence.”

That’s how Stephanie Francis, the Director of Education Training and Engagement in domestic violence at Interact in Raleigh described our country’s teen dating violence problem to reporters from ABC 11. Recent studies from Interact in Raleigh estimate that one in three adolescents is a victim of some type of violence from someone they share a romantic relationship with. Experts believe that a great many more incidents go unreported.

North Carolina law enforcement officials have turned their attention to teen dating violence crimes after a particularly devestating incident earlier [...]

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7 Types of Compensation Available in Personal Injury Lawsuits

Sep 21
2015

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Categories: Personal Injury

Compensation in the field of personal injury law is a complicated subject. When someone is wrongfully injured, made sick, or killed, the cost for the victim and their family can climb well above their means. It’s clear that some amount of money is owed to them, but how do we determine what that sum is?

When deciding on the monetary amount for a personal injury suit, the cost is a matter of “damages” to the victim. Some expenses are obvious—money from a personal injury lawsuit should always cover any medical, funeral, and/or property [...]

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