Charlotte Criminal Defense Law Blog
Can you overcome a bad temper?
If you have been convicted of a violent crime in North Carolina, part of your sentencing may include a requirement to complete some type of anger management program. If you have had a bad temper for a significant length of time, it may seem unrealistic that you could...
read moreFinding a job after your conviction for white collar crime
While you may have paid the legal consequences stemming from your involvement in a white-collar crime, finding employment after your conviction is the next challenge you may face. At Steven T. Meier, PLLC, Attorneys at Law, we are committed to helping convicted...
read moreLawmakers push for change after teen is killed in chase
For years there has been controversy surrounding the protocols that are used to justify whether or not authorities should chase an unruly driver. In North Carolina, people can be arrested for neglecting to submit to the authorities when they are being pulled over....
read moreHow accurate are field sobriety tests?
Police officers conduct field sobriety tests when they suspect a driver has been drinking or is otherwise impaired. They test someone's ability to focus on a task, their balance, and their physical abilities. But, some tests provide more accurate information than...
read moreWhen Homeland Security prosecutes cyberstalking
Most people are familiar with stalking: the act of spying on a person without their knowledge or consent. At some point, a person may become aware he or she has acquired a stalker; they are notoriously tenacious and can be hard to shake off. Celebrities who have...
read moreNorth Carolina man indicted for cocaine, pills, marijuana
On Feb. 18, North Carolina authorities reportedly made a major drug bust at a residence in Bayboro. The operation was set in motion after a citizen complained about alleged illegal drug activities occurring on the property. According to the Pamlico County Sheriff's...
read moreNorth Carolina woman charged with auto insurance fraud
A Scotland County woman was taken into custody on Feb. 5 for allegedly lying to her auto insurance company about the way her 2015 Malibu sustained damage. According to investigators with the Department of Insurance's Criminal Investigations Division, the defendant...
read moreSerious traffic violations and penalties in North Carolina
If you are like many drivers, you may not think getting a traffic ticket is something serious. While it is an inconvenience, you may not be afraid of the consequences. However, some traffic offenses have severe penalties, including: Temporary license suspension...
read morePoor people are affected most by traffic tickets
Individuals and families in North Carolina who are struggling financially can be devastated by traffic tickets. According to research out of Princeton University, traffic fines disproportionately impact low-income people. In one study, not only were low-income areas...
read moreDWI charges decline over holiday period
Between Dec. 14 and Jan. 2, there were 2,029 people charged with drunk driving North Carolina during the Booze It or Lose It campaign, more than 400 fewer than in the previous year's event. Authorities believe that there were a variety of reasons for the drop of...
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