If you are under the age of 21, North Carolina law prohibits you from driving after consuming any alcohol or if you have any level of alcohol or other controlled substance in your system. This is a zero-tolerance statute. If you know a juvenile cited for driving after...
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North Carolina raises age minimum for juvenile criminal court
North Carolina's juvenile criminal offenders typically appear in court proceedings specifically for minors. In December, the state raised the age minimum for appearing in juvenile court. What is the new law? The new law, which started in North Carolina's Senate as...
Assault against a disabled person
North Carolina takes assault and battery seriously. This is especially true if the victim is a disabled person. The penalties are even harsher in such a situation. What is assault and battery? Assault and battery is a type of crime that involves the assault of another...
What to know after the arrest of your juvenile
When a person age 17 or younger commits a crime, they often enter the juvenile justice system rather than the criminal justice system in place for adults. Juvenile courts focus on rehabilitation and typically hand down less severe punishments than those given to...
What is a “no contest” plea?
Most criminal defendants in North Carolina assume they will only be allowed to plead guilty or take a case to trial by pleading not guilty in the initial hearing. The truth is that there is also an option of not pleading guilty while not contesting the government...
What to know about DWI in North Carolina
While many states call drunk driving DUI, North Carolina calls it DWI or driving while impaired. In the past, a DUI charge was separate, but now DWI and DUI get treated the same. Drivers in Monroe, North Carolina, should know the laws and what kind of penalties they...
Drug investigation yields multiple arrests
The black market drug industry is apparently doing well across the nation, including in North Carolina where several defendants have been rounded up in a significant drug sweep. Not all accused have been apprehended as yet, but most have already been arrested and...
What are the differences between burglary, robbery and theft?
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...
When are juveniles tried as adults?
In North Carolina, juvenile courts serve to rehabilitate minors who commit crimes. Adult courts tend to be much harsher. If your child is 17 years old or younger, they will most likely face charges as a juvenile. However, certain factors can influence whether the...
What is probation?
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...
