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Sex Offender Registry in NC, Part 1
Sex Offender Registry in North Carolina, Part 1 Sex offender registry in NC – Hiring a criminal defense attorney is about more than just the sentencing involved in the crime
Jurisdiction and Venue in NC State Courts
Jurisdiction and Venue in North Carolina State Court Jurisdiction is a court’s authority to hear a specific case. For example, NC courts have jurisdiction to dispose of NC state criminal
Federal Mail Fraud
Federal Mail Fraud Federal mail fraud – mail fraud is always a considered a federal crime. There are several crimes that are always or almost always considered federal crimes. One
Treason in the US
Treason in the US – A Federal Crime Treason in the US – A Federal Crime. There are more people who talk about the Constitution than there are people who
Money Laundering
Money Laundering There are several crimes that people fail to understand the details of, and money laundering is one of them. Money laundering charges are something that most people are
Counterfeiting – A Federal Crime
Counterfeiting – A Federal Crime Counterfeiting is a crime specifically mention in the Constitution. Contrary to popular belief, the Constitution is not a set of laws. In fact, it hardly
Wire Fraud
Wire Fraud Wire Fraud is a federal crime that involves any scheme or plan that intends to defraud someone out of money or anything of value. This crime involves the
Federal Drug Trafficking
Federal Drug Trafficking Charges Federal drug trafficking is a term that is often misunderstood by the general public. When people hear the term trafficking, they often associate with movement. That
Supervised Release Violations in Federal Court
Supervised Release Violations in Federal Court A period of supervised release is something that every federal defendant should expect after they are convicted of a federal crime and sentenced to
Death Penalty for Federal Crimes
Death penalty in Federal Court Though many states have abolished the death penalty, both North Carolina and South Carolina have not (click here to read about the death penalty in
Federal Jurisdiction
Federal Jurisdiction Federal Jurisdiction – when does a federal court have federal jurisdiction over a criminal charge? Jurisdiction is the power for a court to decide a matter, whether the
Firearm Enhancements in Federal Court
Firearm enhancements in federal court Firearm enhancements can greatly increase an already-harsh federal sentence. Firearm enhancements are just one way in which a federal sentence can be increased. We explore
Substantial Assistance and Federal Sentencing Reductions
Substantial Assistance and Federal Sentencing Reductions Substantial assistance – some federal defendants may be eligible to receive a federal sentence reduction on the basis on providing “substantial assistance”. Substantial assistance
Federal Detention – Detention Orders in Federal Court
Federal Detention – Detention Orders in Federal Court Federal detention is a part of the federal criminal justice system. When you are charged with a federal crime in federal court,
Treatment Courts – Mecklenburg County S.T.E.P. Court
Treatment Courts – Recovery Courts in Mecklenburg County – S.T.E.P. Court Photo courtesy of Mecklenburg County Courthouse Mecklenburg County S.T.E.P. Program stands for “Mecklenburg County Supervision, Treatment, Education, and Prevention
Federal Crimes – What Makes a Crime Federal?
Federal Crimes – when does a crime become federal? Federal crimes – how, when, and why some criminal charges become federal crimes. Criminal charges can come in a wide variety
North Carolina Federal Courts
North Carolina Federal Courts Federal Courts – federal crimes are punished in federal courts (click here to learn what makes a crime federal). Federal Courts have a unique set of
Ethnic Intimidation in North Carolina
Ethnic Intimidation in North Carolina Ethnic intimidation in North Carolina and teaching ethnic intimidation are both illegal in North Carolina. These crimes are governed by NCGS 14-401.14. What is ethnic
Drug Crime NC – Probable Cause for Arrest Absent Field Testing
Probable Cause for Drug Crime Arrest Absent Field Testing Drug crime arrests in the age of the opioid crisis have proven to pose a dilemma for law enforcement, district attorneys,
Do You Have to Identify Yourself to Police Officers in NC?
lawDo you have to identify yourself to the police/show them your identification? Do you have to identify yourself to the police and show them your identification for no reason? This
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