The federal court system in the United States, applicable to criminal cases arising from North Carolina, has three primary levels. The first is district or trial court level. The second is the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which reviews decisions made by North Carolina federal district […]
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College is obviously not all fun and games. Like other serious students, you likely have spent many hours studying, researching and completing complicated assignments. While school administrators are obligated to provide a safe and healthy environment for you and your fellow students, there are certain potential dangers inherent to college life that […]
The reasons are not always evident why a police officer may want to search your car during a routine traffic stop. It may be that your car or clothing match the description of someone wanted for a crime. It could be the officer thinks you are acting suspiciously even though […]
With the advent of the new school year, university and college campuses across North Carolina are humming with activity. For many students, the first interaction with roommates, teachers and course load is exhilarating. Encouraging this sense of euphoria can be the initial light college workload, which doesn’t accumulate when students […]
Looking into your rearview mirror and seeing the flashing red lights of a police officer can make your heart sink. The drawn out process of getting arrested for a DWI will give you plenty of time to consider how this night can affect the rest of your life. Graduate school […]
College is obviously not all fun and games. Like other serious students, you likely have spent many hours studying, researching and completing complicated assignments. While school administrators are obligated to provide a safe and healthy environment for you and your fellow students, there are certain potential dangers inherent to college life that […]