According to a 2017 NPR article, North Carolina is the only state in America where no may not always mean no when it comes to consent. State law says that a woman may not legally withdraw consent after the sex act has begun if she consented in the beginning. This...
Roadside sobriety tests – An overview
Each day, numerous drivers across the state of North Carolina are stopped by law enforcement for suspected driving under the influence. In addition to talking to them, the authorities often ask people to perform a series of roadside sobriety tests to help assess...
How can doctor shopping get you in trouble?
With the current U.S. opioid crisis, there is a large-scale movement to prevent further addiction and help those already addicted to these drugs. Part of this movement is enacting drug laws in North Carolina that help limit a doctor's ability to prescribe opioid...
What is the death by distribution act?
The governor of North Carolina signed a bill into law back in July called the death by distribution act. Once the new law goes into effect on December 1st, you could face charges of second-degree murder if you were to sell a controlled substance to someone illegally...
Are parents under court jurisdiction?
In North Carolina, juvenile court handles crimes committed by children. When children commit crimes, their actions are delinquent acts. When a child acts inappropriately but does not commit a crime, then he or she is undisciplined. The courts can impose consequences...