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Invitations for a conversation When the United States Government investigates criminal activity, it uses various investigative means to seek information from people, both targets of prosecution and witnesses to crimes. These include: issuing subpoenas from an...
Currently pending before the North Carolina House of Representatives is HB189(v.3). If passed, and signed into law, persons who are legally authorized to possess firearms will be able to do so without first procuring a concealed carry permit. Proponents of the Bill...
Yes, police officers can search a car if they say they smell drugs. And, it doesn’t take a dog! First, the US Supreme Court ruled in the 1981 case of New York v. Belton that when an officer has reasonable suspicion that a person is committing a crime, they are legally...
Bankruptcy fraud is a type of white-collar crime of which some might be unaware. It can occur where an individual or organization seeks to gain an unfair advantage from the bankruptcy system by providing false or misleading information. It can include a variety of...
A conspiracy is defined as two or more people agreeing to commit a crime for the purpose of achieving an illegal goal. It can be seen as an agreement between two or more individuals to cooperate in order to achieve an unlawful end. Conspirators usually have a common...
A passenger in a car has the right to challenge the stop of a car in North Carolina, under certain conditions. Generally speaking, in order for a stop to be legally valid and enforceable, it must be based upon a reasonable suspicion that a crime or infraction...
In North Carolina, the crime of assault by strangulation is a very serious offense. It is typically classified as a Class H felony and carries with it the potential for significant jail time and fines. The crime of assault by strangulation involves intentionally...
In North Carolina, the consequences of felony convictions are serious. Upon conviction, individuals may face lengthy prison sentences, expensive fines, loss of voting rights, and may find it difficult to obtain housing, secure employment, and obtain financial...
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...
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...