Material witness orders – In North Carolina (like every other jurisdiction) the primary way to enter evidence in a criminal trial is through witness testimony. Problems can occur, however, when people do not want to testify or otherwise be involved in a court...
Maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for drugs – There are a wide variety of drug crimes in North Carolina that have a wide range of levels of seriousness. From crimes as minor as possession of marijuana to crimes that are as serious as heroin trafficking, and...
Assault by strangulation is a Class H felony in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there are many different types of assault, ranging from low-level misdemeanors to felonies. One type of felonious assault is assault by strangulation, which is governed by N.C.G.S. 14 –...
Organized retail theft – In North Carolina, theft crimes are numerous and varying. Most people have heard of larceny and shoplifting. Additionally, the concepts of obtaining property under false pretenses and financial card theft are not difficult to understand....
Occasionally, we are asked the question, “Do I still have to pay child support if I’m in in jail?” The answer to this question is not always simple. The purpose of this blog is to discuss a parent’s obligation to pay child support pursuant to a court order when that...
