Charlotte Criminal Defense Law Blog
Driver suspected of violating traffic laws in accident
The traffic laws that drivers must adhere to can vary from state to state. The majority of states have laws against distracted driving, and it is commonplace for laws to exist that require drivers to move over if emergency vehicles are stopped in a lane or on the side...
Police search vehicle, arrest 2 on drug charges
No one wants to get pulled over by a police officer. In addition to it being an inconvenience, those inside the vehicle may face questioning from the officer, and if the officer does not like the answers, a more serious investigation could occur. Unfortunately, for...
Woman facing DWI, other charges after fatal bicycle accident
Being involved in an accident that causes harm to another person can be a devastating experience. This type of ordeal can weigh heavily on a person’s heart, and if authorities believe that alcohol was a contributing factor, the person will also have more concerns as...
Former city official admits to Hurricane Michael fraud
North Carolina residents may be aware that federal investigators uncovered a scheme involving senior officials defrauding the federal government and a Florida city out of millions of dollars during the Hurricane Michael cleanup effort. US attorneys announced on July...
Woman charged with insurance fraud after filing claim
Some people may not think they are hurting anyone if they tell a little white lie to gain some kind of financial advantage. However, a white lie could result in charges for a white collar crime if authorities believe that a person committed fraud. Unfortunately, a...
Addiction could contribute to domestic violence arrest
Most North Carolina residents cannot predict where life will take them. They may have goals or dreams in mind, but it is not uncommon for something to derail those plans. As a result, a person could end up in a situation that he or she never predicted, such as being...
North Carolina men facing drug charges after traffic stop
When criminal accusations come against a person, it is important that he or she remain levelheaded. It is possible for panic to make bad ideas seems like good ideas in the moment. Remaining calm could better ensure that logical steps are taken to address drug charges...
Driver charged with DWI after fatal crash
It can sometimes be difficult to judge when one has had too much to drink. In some cases, individuals’ could be legally intoxicated, but they may feel fine. Unfortunately, this false confidence could result in their getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and later...
Political operator indicted for Social Security fraud
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced on April 21 that a 64-year-old man who was recently embroiled in an election scandal has been indicted on multiple charges connected to Social Security fraud. A federal grand jury issued...
Accusations of fraud made against couple
Being accused of a crime can come as a shock. Some people may feel as if these allegations came out of nowhere and may wonder where they will lead. Unfortunately, serious criminal charges for fraud or other financial crimes can easily have serious consequences in the...
