Federal law and most states adjudicate offenses by type and class. In North Carolina, for example, the State may charge you with a “Class H” felony, or a “Class 3” misdemeanor. These often come with recommended and maximum sentences. Federal criminal code uses an...

Many parents become aware of the influence of drugs on their teens’ lives when they become wrapped up with the law. Many kids who face drug charges also have a substance abuse problem. The National Institute on Drug abuse has information to help parents with teens who...

The image of a person standing on the roadside blowing into a hand-held breath testing device has become the enduring representation of criminal charges associated with driving while intoxicated. Yet as you ponder such a scenario, one question inevitably comes to...

Few events can ruin a fun night on the town faster than an arrest for driving while intoxicated. After all, the Tar Heel State has some serious penalties for DWI-related offenses. What you do after an arrest, though, may make a considerable difference in your future. ...