Category Archives: Criminal Defense
North Carolina DWI Laws and Penalties
Even if you thought you were drinking responsibly, having the misfortune of being pulled over at the wrong time can…
What is required for a burglary charge?
In North Carolina, burglary is a felony offense punishable by a maximum sentence of up to 160 months. The legal…
Questioning the reliability of roadside drug tests
Roadside drug tests are a staple in North Carolina law enforcement’s toolbox for detecting the presence of drugs in people…
Cocaine laws in North Carolina
Cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance in North Carolina, meaning that it is considered to have a high potential…
Tax Avoidance And Evasion
The U.S. Tax Code presents specific details about what taxes people and companies pay, along with rules that might allow…
Possessing controlled substances without a prescription
When a doctor writes a prescription, the prescribed medicine is only intended for one authorized person. There are inherent dangers…
Contesting a Breathalyzer result in a trial
One of the most important duties law enforcement agencies have in North Carolina is removing intoxicated drivers from the highways.…
How illegally obtained evidence can be declared ‘poisonous’ to justice
Like every other state, North Carolina has laws that limit what police can do to arrest people and charge them…
The problems with eyewitness testimony
Eyewitness testimony is a type of information used in both criminal and civil cases that many people would like to…
Penalties for DWI in North Carolina
Regardless of how they classify the offense, all states make drunk driving illegal to keep roads safe. Drunk driving is…
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