If you are pulled over in North Carolina on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), the police may ask you to perform field sobriety tests. You are likely to feel nervous or intimidated during a DWI stop and might agree to these tests, assuming that you can pass...
When you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, you have to analyze the evidence that the prosecution intends to present against you. Only then will you know what you’re truly up against. But as you engage in that process, you might be dismayed to learn that the...
You have a Constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. That’s why, as a general matter, the police are supposed to secure a warrant, supported by probable cause, before searching your home, vehicle, or place of business. That said, there...
Embezzlement is a serious crime that stands out from other types of theft because embezzlers betray trust. Unlike burglars or pickpockets, embezzlers use their trusted positions to steal for personal gain. This blog will explain what embezzlement is and how...
A white-collar crime charge, like one pertaining to fraud or embezzlement, can crater life as you know it. There’s a good chance you’ll lose your job, suffer disgrace in your community and your profession, and face the real possibility of prison time. As scary as that...
You’ve been fighting to get ahead, but society keeps throwing up barriers to the life that you want. And now you’re being threatened more than ever after being charged with a drug offense. As a result, you might feel defeated, uncertain about the future, and scared....
North Carolina takes the crime of drug trafficking very seriously. Many people associate drug trafficking with complex criminal organizations or crime syndicates but the truth is that an average citizen can be charged with drug trafficking. Additionally, you may...
If you find yourself arrested and charged with a crime in North Carolina, your immediate concerns are likely to be the potential penalties. A criminal conviction could mean fines, probation or jail time. The specific penalties depend on the crime itself and your...
Criminal offenses in North Carolina generally fall into one of two categories: felonies and misdemeanors. While all crimes are considered serious, felony charges often result in more serious penalties than misdemeanor charges. Misdemeanor charges Misdemeanors are...
Public attitudes about drugs have changed greatly over the past couple decades, and the law has followed -- but in some places, it has followed more quickly than in others. Some states and local governments have decriminalized certain drugs, and a growing number have...
