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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...
When a non-U.S. citizen marries a U.S. citizen, they receive a green card. However, this card does not serve as the final version of a permanent residency card from the offset. Instead, this status is conditional permanent residence, which applies to spouses and to...
Drug paraphernalia laws in North Carolina criminalize the possession of various items that someone can use to cultivate, measure, store, or inject illegal drugs. However, many items considered to be paraphernalia also have legitimate uses, like medical syringes. If...
As a U.S. citizen in North Carolina who plans to marry someone who hails from another nation, you need to secure something called a fiancé visa to have your loved one come to the United States and marry you. There are certain eligibility requirements that come with...
Some people who are not citizens of the United States have the sad experience of being the victim of a horrible crime. Fortunately, the U.S. government allows foreign residents to take their unfortunate experience and use it to gain U.S. legal permanent residency. The...
