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There are multiple classifications for crimes. You may hear people refer to felonies, violent crimes, misdemeanors, infractions and white-collar crimes. Sometimes, the names refer to a specific type of crime. For example, a white-collar crime also falls under the...
When people think of domestic violence, they typically think about the physical types of abuse. While that is commonly what gets the most attention, it is not the only way that one person can abuse another. Sometimes in domestic situations, abuse is verbal, emotional...
When you live in North Carolina as either a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, a time may come when you wish to help your family members living abroad come to live in the United States with you. Before a citizen of another nation may move to the United States and...
Getting a green card is a major accomplishment for many U.S. immigrants. Tens of thousands apply each year, but only a small percentage are successful. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) looks at several factors when determining whether an applicant...
Sometimes struggles with substance abuse, rather than malintent, lead to people facing criminal charges. In such situations, traditional penalties and recidivism avoidance principles do not always help. North Carolina’s drug court program, however, may provide a path...
If you have spent any amount of time working within a company, you have likely heard of the term "insider trading" before. What you may not have heard of are the potential consequences associated with it. Insider trading is a crime treated seriously, and the...
No one enjoys when law enforcement comes knocking, but it is a reality that many people have to face every day. It is thus important for everyone to understand their rights in the face of an officer coming to the door. How should you deal with it, and how much are...
As someone who wishes to move to North Carolina or another part of the United States and become a U.S. citizen through the process of naturalization, you first must work your way through a multistep naturalization process. During this time, you have to take two tests:...
Many teenagers and young adults use their college years to take risks and experiment with substances, but keeping or carrying illegal drugs is a serious crime regardless of age. An arrest, charge and conviction for drug possession come with serious legal penalties,...
An allegation that you have engaged in check fraud could do serious damage to your reputation, possibly costing you your job and even your freedom if a court convicts you of this crime. Knowing how people commit check fraud may help you to avoid the appearance of...
