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Breaking and Entering in North Carolina
Breaking or entering into any building without consent can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the intent of the of defendant. Generally, if the person commits the
Inhaling Toxic Fumes in North Carolina
Believe it or not, inhaling toxic fumes is criminalized in North Carolina. If convicted, this crime is punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor, which carries a maximum possible penalty of
Counterfeit Substances in North Carolina
The creation of, sale of, or possession with intent to sell or deliver a counterfeit controlled substance are all crimes in North Carolina. We have broken these crimes down below.
Aiding and Abetting DWI in North Carolina
Aiding and abetting DWI is illegal in North Carolina. In some ways, it is treated in the same manner as DWI itself. This blog explores what aiding and abetting impaired
DWI Sentencing Levels in North Carolina
DWI sentencing levels in North Carolina – In North Carolina, DWI sentencing is governed by N.C.G.S. 20-179 and follows its own special sentencing guidelines. Although a DWI is a misdemeanor
Obtaining a Search Warrant in North Carolina
Obtaining a search warrant in North Carolina – Generally, the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects against unlawful searches. Which means that it gives you some
Handling Your Criminal Case
Handling your criminal case – If you have been charged with a crime, it is a serious matter that can have lifelong consequences. The level of involvement and care that
Civil Revocation of License for North Carolina DWI
Oftentimes, a person charged with DWI in North Carolina faces an immediate 30-day civil revocation of their driver’s license. This blog breaks this topic down and addresses only the 30-day
Commercial DWI – Impaired Driving in a Commercial Vehicle
Commercial DWI in North Carolina – Impaired driving (DWI / DUI) in a commercial vehicle has some special considerations and is treated differently than a standard DWI in one major
Cyberbullying in North Carolina
In North Carolina, cyberbullying is a cyber-crime that generally involves committing certain acts against a minor through the use of a computer or the Internet. Cyberbullying is governed by NCGS
Situations with No Bond in North Carolina
Situations where no bond is set in North Carolina – Typically, when you are arrested in North Carolina, as part of the arrest processing, you go before a magistrate and
Preparing for a Criminal Trial
Preparing for a Criminal Trial – If someone has been charged with a crime there are only three ways in which that can end. The charges can be dismissed, the
Consent to Search in Criminal Matters
Consent to search in criminal matters – The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals present in the country from unlawful search and seizures at the federal level.
Term Lengths of Probation in North Carolina
Term lengths of probation in North Carolina – Typically, when someone is convicted of a crime in North Carolina or pleads guilty, there is either an order of probation, or
Depositions in North Carolina Criminal Cases
Depositions in criminal cases – Typically in a criminal trial most of the evidence for a case is given to the defendant by the prosecutor through a process called criminal
Material Witness Orders/Ensuring A Witness to Testify in a Criminal Matter
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
Organized Retail Theft in North Carolina
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
Going Armed to the Terror of the People (NC)
Going armed to the terror of the people in North Carolina – As criminal defense attorneys, we are exposed to and hear about different crimes quite often. Even though we
Lesser Included Offenses in North Carolina
Lesser included offenses in North Carolina – Sometimes a defendant who is charged with a crime, goes to trial and then gets convicted of something similar but less serious. Typically,
Shoplifting in North Carolina
Shoplifting in North Carolina – There are a wide variety of theft crimes in most jurisdictions. In that regard, North Carolina is no different. One such crime is shoplifting, but
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