North Carolina Criminal Law Blog
What is reasonable suspicion for a cop to stop a vehicle?
Police officers need to have a reason to pull a vehicle over. They’re trained to watch for signs that drivers are doing something illegal. One of the things they monitor the roads for is signs of drunk drivers. They will initiate a traffic stop if they have reason to...
1 seriously hurt in collision between car and truck
When drivers make mistakes, there’s always going to be a risk that there will be a crash and injuries as a result. Drivers should always pay attention to the road, drive only when sober and be aware of others to help prevent collisions. Poor driving techniques or...
Understand the ins and outs of plea deals
When you’re charged with a criminal charge, you need to have a good understanding of the possibilities for resolving your case. One of these options is a plea deal. This is the way that the majority of cases in the United States are handled. Before you agree to a...
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in North Carolina
In Colorado and Washington, the push for recreational marijuana became very real a few years ago, when both states legalized small amounts of marijuana sold in a controlled fashion. This trend quickly spread to other states, such as Michigan, and you can now find...
Recovery court helps those facing addiction-related charges
People who get caught in possession of prohibited drugs, such as cocaine, marijuana or heroin, as well as those illegally in possession of controlled substances like narcotic painkillers, will quickly learn that their addiction, which is a medical issue, carries...
Expungement in North Carolina
"The past is never dead. It's not even past," said William Faulkner. It's never more true than if you have a criminal conviction. As hard as you try to make a fresh start and forge ahead with a new life, you know your past is still hanging there, ready to reveal...
How investigators determine if an investment is a Ponzi scheme
When investors complain that they've been duped out of their money, the authorities sometimes get involved. The complaints could spark an investigation into the possibility of a Ponzi scheme. In a Ponzi scheme, fraudsters try to recruit others to take part in the...
5 things you should avoid doing if caught speeding in Greensboro
If the police pull you over when you are speeding, you cannot be sure they are doing so to give you a speeding ticket; they may have stopped you for another reason, or they may intend to give you a friendly warning. How you handle being pulled over can affect the...
Mistakes at four-way stops can quickly lead to accidents
Four-way stops are very common at intersections that are small enough not the be light-controlled. They are fairly straight-forward, with drivers taking turns proceeding through the intersection based on when they arrived at that intersection and which way they’re...
Can you sell a prescription medication?
After undergoing surgery, the doctor writes you a prescription for some powerful painkillers. You’re supposed to take them for a month as you heal. However, you feel pretty good after a week, and you decide to stop taking them. You put the bottle aside and don’t think...
