Stalking is a crime that is taken seriously in North Carolina. If you have been charged with this criminal offense,…
Another common misconception about violent crimes is that they are all felonies. In fact, it is possible to get misdemeanor…
According to North Carolina law, murder and homicide are the same. These terms mean that the defendant intentionally killed the…
Assault and battery are not interchangeable. There are a lot of things that most people do not understand about criminal…
In the court of public opinion, there are only two kinds of crime, namely violent crime and non-violent crime, and…
Cancer Society worker charged with embezzlement. We are often surprised by the individuals that are charged with crimes. For example,…
Many people who are denied for a gun permit (such as a concealed carry (“CCW”) permit or a pistol purchase…
Unlike other types of firearms, to buy a pistol in North Caroline you must first get a Pistol Purchase Permit.…
Driving While Impaired (“DWI”) sentencing in North Carolina is generally distinct from other types of misdemeanor sentencing and is governed…
A charge of Driving While Impaired (sometimes referred to as a “DUI,” but called a “DWI” in North Carolina) is…
The North Carolina General Statutes describe robbery as the unlawful taking of property from another individual by the use of…
The chief operating officer of the Federal Housing Finance Authority was recently arrested on charges that he threatened to kidnap…
What you need to know about DWI in North Carolina North Carolina changed its drunk driving laws in 1983, passing…
Law enforcement officers in North Carolina seize the vehicles of drivers who are charged with DWI when they are driving…
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard a decision that addressed how far police can go in enforcing laws aimed to…
Study says ignition interlock devices save lives. Charlotte-area drivers who are convicted of drunk driving only have a mandatory requirement to…
People in North Carolina may see escalated attempts to arrest and prosecute people for driving under the influence of drugs,…
A North Carolina man was taken into police custody early on Sept. 17 after a single-vehicle accident that occurred in…
A North Carolina high school football coach was taken into custody on Nov. 12 on suspicion of driving under the…
Man accused of driving SUV into North Carolina restaurant. A 22-year-old North Carolina man is facing serious felony charges after…
Law enforcement actions result in thousands of DUI arrests. North Carolina law enforcement officers arrested 3,164 individuals for supposedly driving…
Fatal accident in Charlotte blamed on speed and drinking. Authorities in North Carolina have reported that one person was killed…
The penalties for drunk driving (DWI or DUI) in North Carolina can be severe, and even first-time offenders may be…
Drunk driving and binge drinking among veterans spikes. Veterans in North Carolina and other states are increasingly participating in risky…
Driver in North Carolina crash has prior DWI record. A major car accident on Feb. 16 in Wilmington has resulted…
Driver in fatal North Carolina crash faces DWI, related charges. A man who allegedly left the scene of an accident…
In general, a North Carolina resident who is convicted of a DWI is required to get a substance use assessment…
U.S. Supreme Court hears matter regarding warrantless search. Allegations of domestic violence led to a warrantless search of an individual’s…
A criminal conviction can hamper the ability to move on. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers recently released a…
How courts may handle parental disputes during divorce Parents in Charlotte who are getting a divorce might think that, if…