Monroe Criminal Defense Blog

The three most common types of property crimes in North Carolina are burglary, robbery, and theft. While these offenses are often confused and lumped together, they have differences. If you are charged with one of these crimes, you should understand what it means and...

Probation is a sentence that is usually ordered for defendants who were convicted of a crime on borderline or basic evidence of criminality. Additionally, it is also normally reserved for those with no prior criminal history in most courts in North Carolina. There can...

The juvenile defense system in North Carolina can be tough to figure out. For instance, many people whose loved ones have gotten arrested wonder whether or not they can bail minors out. You cannot bail out a minor In the legal system, there's a difference between...

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill into law on Sept. 2 that was drafted to add transparency to the criminal justice system and improve relations between the police and public. Senate Bill 300 went into effect as soon as it was signed. The bill attracted...

North Carolina residents might be familiar with the concept of driving while intoxicated, or DWI, but they might not know the details of the legal repercussions. If you're caught drunk driving in the state of North Carolina, you could face multiple penalties depending...

Prying open a window and entering someone else's property without permission could land someone into significant legal trouble. The accused might face charges of burglary and breaking-in in a North Carolina criminal court. Such charges could stick even when the...

You may not know it is a felony offense to visit multiple doctors with the intent to obtain more than the prescribed amount of your medications. If you get caught doctor shopping in North Carolina, you can face a prescription drug fraud charge. Often, people...

Cocaine is derived from two types of coca plant leaves, often turned into a powder. It has limited medical use, such as for local anesthesia. But otherwise, it is illegal. A person caught with it in Monroe, North Carolina, can face various penalties for possessing and...

All states make drunk driving illegal. Police officers in Monroe, North Carolina, may conduct several sobriety tests to check drivers for intoxication from drugs or alcohol. A common assessment that police officers use is the Breathalyzer test, but it doesn't always...