Charlotte Criminal Defense Law Blog
Union official sentenced for embezzlement
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced on Feb. 26 that a 46-year-old Fayetteville man who served as the secretary and treasurer of a local union between 2011 and 2015 has been sentenced to spend six months in a federal prison...
Police crackdown leads to drug charges for 3 individuals
When police departments implement operations in efforts to boost control over certain illegal activities, it can mean that more people are at risk of arrest. When officers are focused on a particular area or a particular crime, anyone who seems suspicious could end up...
DUI checkpoints in rural communities
Many people are stopped for drunk driving in cities and on suburban roads. However, people are also pulled over for driving under the influence in rural areas and there are times when law enforcement officials set up checkpoints in rural communities. There are certain...
Why is drowsy driving so common?
In North Carolina, drivers sometimes engage in dangerous behaviors. Texting and driving is a common one for media to discuss. Drinking and driving is a risky behavior with years of campaigns against it. But drowsy driving is not discussed as often. Today, we will...
What will happen in traffic court?
If a police officer pulls you over and gives you a ticket or you otherwise receive a traffic citation, you might need to appear in traffic court. If this is your first time attending traffic court, you may wonder what to expect. Some people just want to get a traffic...
What is a Ponzi scheme?
Also called pyramid schemes, Ponzi schemes get their name from Charles Ponzi who, in the 1920s, convinced thousands of people in Boston to buy into a fraudulent postage stamp speculation scheme. At the height of his success, he had made $15 million. Eventually,...
Different types of drug charges and their penalties
Drug charges get treated as criminal offenses, and the offenders face various kinds of charges. Generally, drug charges are not the same. They can get divided into two categories; federal and state drug charges. Federal drug charges are more serious offenses, and the...
Federal press release alleges money laundering and wire fraud
The FBI's role in investigating white collar crime includes providing information to the public about recent investigations and criminal charges. White collar crimes that the FBI investigates include embezzlement, securities fraud, wire fraud, identity theft and money...
Is this reckless driving?
In North Carolina, reckless driving can get a person into some serious trouble. This is an umbrella term used to define a group of actions and behaviors. Do you know what these behaviors and actions are? Today we will take a look into the answer. Reckless driving is...
How does House Bill 972 help in domestic violence cases?
Having North Carolina law enforcement come to your home for a domestic violence call is often something you do not wish to share with others. It is a vulnerable time when law enforcement comes into your private space to resolve an emotionally charged situation. It...
