Unfortunately, most of the things the general public knows about Constitutional rights and the criminal justice system comes from television shows or what they “heard” from someone. The problem with that is that without context, it is difficult to ascertain what is...
Malicious conduct by a prisoner – When you are in jail awaiting the resolution of your criminal case, it is best not to talk to anyone about your case – it is best to communicate with your lawyer and keep up with reading your discovery. It is also...
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 breaking or entering with the intent to commit a felony or a larceny, the crime is...
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 120 days imprisonment. Similarly, other activities involving toxic fumes, such as the...
Defending a homicide charge – Having to deal with a criminal charge can be one of the scariest and most stressful things someone can deal with. Arguably, the worse of these charges would be a first-degree murder charge, but all homicide charges carry serious...
The criminal justice system can be scary, confusing, and stressful. Often, the first step in someone being brought into that system, is them being accused of a crime. The problem is people do not know what to do when they are accused of a crime. In this blog, we will...
