When police are investigating drug crimes in North Carolina, suspects are often identified by eyewitnesses in a lineup, or an eyewitness may be required to testify in court during a trial. Although eyewitnesses can play a huge role in the outcome of a case, it doesn't...
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What constitutes burglary charges in North Carolina?
Burglary charges could leave someone faces difficult challenges in the North Carolina criminal justice system. Some defendants may feel surprised when facing burglary charges since they did not steal anything. Burglary represents a charge different from theft,...
What penalties could your child face for a drug conviction?
There are likely few things more important to you as a parent than ensuring your child is happy and healthy, and a crucial part of that is helping your kid create a bright future. You may worry that the repercussions of a drug charge will keep your child from reaching...
Does burglary always involve theft?
Many people wrongly assume that when someone has been accused of burglary in North Carolina, the charges automatically include theft. Defendants who are charged with breaking and entering but did not take any items off the premises should understand what the different...
What is the North Carolina 90-96 program?
90-96 is a type of deferral you could receive in North Carolina for a drug offense. The judicial system usually uses 90-96 deferral for drug crimes but has also used it for other offenses. Qualifying for 90-96 To qualify for the 90-96 program, you need to plead guilty...
What should you expect after receiving a DWI?
Your recent run-in with North Carolina law enforcement resulted in driving while intoxicated charges. Police already arrested you, and you spent time in jail, but what else should you expect? American Addiction Centers explains what often happens in the weeks and...
When does assault and battery become a felony?
The phrase “assault and battery” appears very frequently in crime dramas. In fact, individuals tosses this phrase around so commonly in colloquial use that many people are unaware of what this crime actually is. The definition of assault and battery differs depending...
4 mistakes you should avoid during a traffic stop
No driver wants to get pulled over. They worry about being late, getting a ticket or getting arrested, making people feel defensive and anxious when the officer approaches their car. Under these circumstances, people make mistakes. And mistakes during a traffic stop...
North Carolina considering bipartisan legalization measures
With 36 states allowing access to some form of marijuana, whether medicinal or recreational, the rest of the states need to confront the topic. North Carolina is one of the few remaining states with a prohibition against all use of marijuana. Even though it...
3 Mistakes police officers can make while issuing a DWI
Facing a DWI charge can be stressful. In the state of North Carolina, penalties can include steep fines as well as jail time. As such, you probably wonder what kind of defenses may be possible if you are in this scenario. While every situation is unique, there are...
