How to Get Your Record Sealed or Expunged in North Carolina

Nov 9
2015

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Categories: Criminal Record Sealing / Expungement

Most people with a criminal record would like the opportunity for a second chance.

When you are arrested and/or charged with a crime—regardless of whether you were convicted—the state creates a file with information related to your case. This file is available to the public for a small fee. You know this file by its common name: a criminal record.

These records may pop up any time someone conducts a background check on you. If you’re applying for a job, housing, or college it’s likely the individual handling your application will look for [...]

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North Carolina Drivers among Worst in the Country, Study Says

Nov 2
2015

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Categories: Car Accidents | Distracted Driving

It may not come as a surprise to many current residents of our state, but a recent study ranked North Carolina drivers among the worst in the nation.

Specifically, our drivers ranked 12th out of 51 states (including the District of Columbia) in a study by CarInsuranceComparison.com, placing it in the top quarter of most dangerous states to drive in, just shy of the top 10.

Montana and South Carolina were tied in the #1 spot for most dangerous drivers, followed by Texas, North Dakota, and Delaware. Minnesota was ranked the safest [...]

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Drug Dealers and Traffickers Targeted Amidst N.C. Opiate Epidemic

Oct 26
2015

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Categories: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

A Philadelphia man was recently extradited to North Carolina to stand trial for sending heroin through the mail to an NC woman. But the most serious charge he faces isn’t for drug dealing—it’s for second-degree murder.

Sean Michael Harrington is a 25-year-old man from Pennsylvania. In late August he was arrested for his role in the fatal overdose of Elisif Bruun, a 24-year-old addict who was staying at a recovery center at the time of her death.

Bruun’s autopsy found heroin and cocaine in her system. An investigation following Bruun’s death found the [...]

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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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