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Seeing the flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror is not something that makes anyone feel comfortable, but if a North Carolina officer pulls you over, it is important to know what to do. This is especially true if the officer suspects you of drinking and...
North Carolina law treats DWI related crimes seriously. A conviction could make your life much harder than it needs to be. It is therefore important to understand the tools an officer may use when checking your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. Today, we will take a...
This October, the North Carolina Senate passed a bill that would give judges more control over specific nonviolent crimes. The bill, called the North Carolina First Step Act, follows the federal First Step Act to reduce the number of prison sentences that turn into...
When you get a ticket for speeding in North Carolina, you have two options for how to deal with it. You can pay the amount due listed on the ticket directly to the court and resolve this issue quickly and easily, or you can go to court and fight the ticket. Either...
If you have been accused of a white collar crime in North Carolina, it is important to understand as much as you can about the nature of the accusation. White collar crime is a very specific area of criminal defense that requires a special approach. According to the...
If you have a domestic violence charge on your record or currently face a charge in North Carolina, someone may suggest to you or you may decide that you want to take an anger management course. If you have no prior experience with this type of course, you may wonder...
In 1986 federal lawmakers enacted a set of specific sentencing guidelines for drug-related offenses. Known as “mandatory minimums,” these strict penalties primarily target high-level distribution organizations. However, these laws carry potentially severe penalties...
Driving while under the influence in North Carolina can lead to serious consequences if you are caught and convicted. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, there are five different levels that a person can fall into when driving intoxicated,...
Many North Carolina criminal cases are made when an eyewitness comes forward to claim they saw the entire crime. While this is perceived by most of the public as direct proof of guilt, scientists also study how reliable eyewitness testimony can be and if the mind can...
Embezzlement seems like a crime mostly committed by corporate criminals involving large amounts of money. However, the truth is that North Carolina residents of any income level can be charged with embezzlement. In fact, embezzlement is not even limited to money...
