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Snow Days, Closings, and Court Dates
Inclement weather and court house closings – It’s that time of year again. With the cold weather finally upon us, we thought we would write a blog about how to
Extortion in North Carolina
Extortion in North Carolina – Fortunately, many people don’t have much firsthand experience with dealing with the criminal justice system. In fact, much of what they know or have heard
4th Amendment – Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
The 4th amendment to the United States Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures from law enforcement. This means that it’s very limited and there must be legal justification
Federal Criminal Defense
Federal criminal defense – Not all criminal charges are created equal. Therefore, not all criminal defense is going to the be the same. We are not just talking about strategy,
Interfering with electronic monitoring device in North Carolina
Interfering with electronic monitoring device in North Carolina – When someone has been thrust into the criminal justice system, often their liberties become restricted even prior to conviction. One such
Criminal Trespass in North Carolina
In North Carolina, criminal trespass is a generally a misdemeanor, although in certain circumstances, it is felonious. Trespass is governed by N.C.G.S. 14-159 and is broken down into degrees –
Should I Call the Police in a Child Custody Dispute?
A lot of people want to call the police to resolve family law issues. Unless there is a violation of criminal law, you should probably not call the police. Even
The Best DWI Attorneys in Charlotte – What do they have in common?
Driving While Impaired is a very serious charge (DWI-NC), and so is Driving While Under the Influence (DUI-SC). When charged with one of these crimes, everyone tends to look for
Reckless Driving in North Carolina
Reckless driving is a criminal offense in North Carolina. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor and is governed by N.C.G.S. 20-140. This blog discusses reckless driving in North Carolina. This
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Criminal Appeals
Ineffective assistance of counsel claims in criminal cases – In criminal matters, when a trial is over and a defendant is found guilty, the case might not be over at
Blue Laws and NC Liquor Laws
Blue Laws and NC liquor laws – Blue laws are laws that restrict or prohibit certain activities from taking place on a Sunday. Such laws are remnants of the colonial
Will my DWI be dismissed if my BAC was lower than .08?
In North Carolina, the state rarely dismisses DWI charges. If a DWI charge is dismissed, it is most commonly due to a defense attorney prevailing on certain pre-trial motions, such
Keep Your Mouth Shut: Jail Edition
This may seem like a strange title for a criminal defense blog, but there really is no better way to put it. Far too often, suspects charged with a crime
When is My Next Court Date?
How do I find out when my next criminal court date in North Carolina is? Generally, you will be given notice of your North Carolina court date through documentation (such
Defending Sex Crime Charges
Defending sex crime charges – Being charged with any crime is stressful and problematic, but not all allegations — and not all criminal consequences — are created equal. One of
The myth and the truth behind the “Brothel Law”
If you’ve ever attended college, you have probably heard people say that large groups of women cohabitating qualifies as a brothel and is therefore illegal under the “Brothel Law.” This
Sexual Activity with a Student in North Carolina
Sexual activity with a student in North Carolina – North Carolina has several sex crimes and several strategies and methods to defend those crimes. The varying degrees of seriousness are
White Collar Crime
White collar crime – Criminal charges come in all shapes, sizes, and categories with many differences and nuances between them. The term white collar crime is thrown around in the
Waxhaw Mayor Candidate – No Contact Order
Now a story you’ll only see here on spectrum news. A candidate for mayor in the city of Waxhaw is in a bitter dispute with two city commissioners. It escalated
Felonious Restraint in North Carolina
In North Carolina, felonious restraint is a Class F felony. This crime involves unlawfully restraining another person without consent and moving that person by transporting them in a vehicle or
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