On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | May 22, 2020 | Firm News
Not all DWI charges are equal. The law breaks them down into levels based on various factors involved in the situation, such as blood alcohol level and previous convictions. It is also possible for a DWI charge to become a felony. According to the North Carolina...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | May 8, 2020 | Firm News
The Fourth Amendment protects you against “unreasonable searches and seizures” by police. In other words, police need probable cause to get a warrant. As simple as the concept may seem, it allows for a lot of gray areas. If you do not understand your...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Firm News
Lysergic acid diethylamide is a highly potent hallucinogenic drug. It more commonly goes by its three-letter abbreviation of LSD. You may also know it by its street names of Mellow Yellow, Window Pane, Dots or simply Acid. According to the DEA, the colloquial term for...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Apr 24, 2020 | Firm News
The Raise the Age initiative that went into effect in December of 2019 ensures that North Carolina’s minors charged with a crime go to trial in juvenile court. Previously, minors aged 16 and 17 automatically faced prosecution and trial as an adult, which...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Apr 10, 2020 | Firm News
Defending Yourself Many people in Monroe may think it to be relatively easy to avoid situations that may escalate into violence. However, that line of thinking does not account for those times when potentially violent encounters may find you. In a situation where you...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Firm News
Any evidence gathered illegally cannot support your drug possession charges in North Carolina, according to FindLaw. You have constitutional rights to privacy, security and due process. When law enforcement obtains evidence by violating your rights, that evidence...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Mar 18, 2020 | Firm News
In North Carolina, the laws defining assault go into great detail. Who the victim is, the use of a weapon and the intent of the offender may affect whether it is a felony or misdemeanor, and how severe penalties are. A disability Simple assault, simple assault and...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Mar 10, 2020 | Firm News
Shoplifting can occur in many ways. While you may think you understand the definition of this crime, the real definition may surprise you. There are some actions you can take when shopping in a store that could make you guilty of shoplifting even if you never leave...
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Mar 3, 2020 | Firm News
Juvenile delinquency can affect a person’s life well into adulthood depending on the seriousness of the crimes committed. Certain risk factors point to an increased likelihood that a young person will become involved in the criminal justice system at some point....
On behalf of Law Office of Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC | Feb 20, 2020 | Firm News
While the term “breaking and entering” may seem to describe a fairly clear set of behaviors, North Carolina’s laws in this area are nuanced. It is important to understand that the penalties for breaking and entering may vary greatly depending on the...
