A Guide to North Carolina Felony Charges

May 3
2016

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Categories: Felonies

You know that certain crimes are considered felonies in the state of North Carolina. And you probably know that felonies are “worse” than misdemeanors.

But what does that really mean? How long are the punishments associated with felonies? What makes something a felony in North Carolina?

First off, there are two types of criminal charges: felonies and misdemeanors. As mentioned above, felonies are the more severe of the two.

Felonies have different classifications for different crimes, but that does not mean a felony sentence is set in stone. Let’s look at the 11 [...]

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How to Beat North Carolina Assault Charges

Apr 26
2016

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Categories: Assault | Criminal Defense

If you’re charged with assault in North Carolina, you could be facing a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the supposed crime.

A simple assault is the most basic type of assault. Someone commits simple assault if they unlawfully touch someone or perform a show of violence. A show of violence means that someone threatens violence without necessarily acting on it.

For example, if someone raises a fist like they are going to hit you, but they don’t actually hit you, that is a show of violence. So it’s important [...]

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Which Traffic Violations are Crimes in North Carolina?

Apr 19
2016

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Categories: Traffic Violations

When you have a driver’s license, you have the ability to go anywhere you want. There is inherent independence and freedom when you are able to get in a car and just go.

But when we drive, we are also required to follow the rules of the road. If we don’t, we can be pulled over by a law enforcement officer and given a ticket.

For the most part, typical traffic violations are minor infractions that simply require paying a fine. They don’t have serious consequences. Yes, you may also get points on [...]

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Understanding North Carolina Drug Possession Charges

Apr 12
2016

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Marijuana

Last month, President Barack Obama made a statement about how he feels regarding drug sentencing laws by commuting the prison sentences of 61 inmates throughout the United States.

Three of the 61 inmates granted commutation are from North Carolina:

  • Reginald Wendell Boyd, Jr. of Greensboro was sentenced to 180 months in prison with 8 years of supervised release in 2005 for conspiracy to distribute cocaine hydrochloride and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.
  • Christopher Tim Florence of Chapel Hill was sentenced to 268 months in prison and
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Protective Orders in Domestic Violence Cases

Apr 5
2016

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is becoming more and more prevalent on the news and in popular culture. But there’s a lot more to domestic violence cases than the alleged act of violence. Something that frequently comes into play in these types of cases is a protective order.

What is a protective order?

Recently in Wilmington, David Eason – the boyfriend of Jenelle Evans, a reality TV star from MTV’s Teen Mom – was arrested for violating a protective order. His protective order stated that he wasn’t allowed to have contact with his ex or their [...]

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