What Constitutes a White Collar Crime in North Carolina?

Feb 15
2016

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Categories: White Collar Crime

Non-violent crimes, such as fraud and embezzlement, are considered “white collar” in the state of North Carolina. White collar crimes typically involve deceit and are usually done with the motivation of financial gain.

If you’re facing criminal charges in regards to a white collar crime, the penalties can be quite severe. You need to fight back to protect your future, and in order to craft the most effective defense strategy, it’s important to understand what exactly constitutes a white collar crime in North Carolina.

As experienced white collar crime attorneys, the lawyers at [...]

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Your Guide to North Carolina’s Personal Injury Laws

Feb 8
2016

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Categories: Personal Injury

When people get hurt or sick, they tend to chalk it up to clumsiness, bad luck, or just an overall unfortunate situation. It’s not fun or easy having to pay for medical bills or miss time at work, but there’s nothing that can be done about it.

Except that isn’t always true.

Sometimes another person or organization is responsible for harming you because they acted in a negligent manner. And when this is the case, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against them in court and receive compensation for [...]

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Common Defenses for Domestic Violence Charges

Feb 1
2016

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Being convicted of domestic violence in North Carolina can destroy your life. Like other criminal acts, you are likely to find yourself up against a number of serious penalties, including hefty fines and the possibility of imprisonment. But domestic violence cases also tend to be far more emotional and personal than those associated with most other criminal charges.

If you are convicted, you may lose parental rights and become estranged from other family members or loved ones. You may be branded as abusers and forced into psychological evaluations and anger management courses. You [...]

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What Happens If I’m Stopped for a DWI?

Jan 25
2016

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Categories: DWI

Drunk driving is a serious offense no matter where you are, but the laws in North Carolina are especially harsh if you’re caught. Not only will a drunk driving conviction take a toll on your wallet, but it will also jeopardize your freedom, driving privileges, reputation, and future opportunities. Not to mention the potential injury or death you may cause, which can lead to increased penalties and even personal injury lawsuits.

That’s why it’s important to know the drunk driving laws in North Carolina and what will happen if you are ever stopped [...]

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What If I Violate My Probation?

Jan 18
2016

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Categories: (VOP) Probation Violations

If you’ve been sentenced to probation, you might be relieved that you didn’t have to serve any time in jail. But probation can also be quite restrictive and take away many freedoms that you’re used to having.

It might be difficult to understand the lengthy terms and conditions of your probation. But if you don’t fully comprehend what you can and cannot do, you could be at risk for violating your probation and end up in jail – even though you were originally able to avoid that sentence.

Depending on the nature of [...]

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