North Carolina Criminal Law Blog
What to do if accused of prescription fraud as a pharmacist
Dispensing drugs is a significant responsibility -- one you have undertaken with care for many years. However, you are a pharmacist, not a professional detective. You cannot be expected to spot every intent to attain pharmaceuticals illegally. Unfortunately, it...
How accurate are breathalyzer tests?
If you are pulled over for suspected drunk driving, more than likely the police will do three things: try to smell alcohol on your breath, have you perform a field sobriety test and have you take a breathalyzer test. U.S. police departments have used breathalyzers,...
A North Carolina DWI carries heavy penalties
Drivers in North Carolina understand the dangers of drinking and driving. This dangerous activity is illegal in all 50 states, and North Carolina delivers harsh penalties for those found driving while intoxicated (DWI). Knowing how North Carolina lawmakers issue DWI...
What happens if you share a sexy video of your ex online?
Exchanging sexy photos with people in whom you have an interest in dating and making explicit videos with sexual partners has become mainstream thanks to the ubiquity of Smartphones with excellent cameras. People can easily take such images and film such videos on an...
What to do if you’re pulled over by a police officer
Police officers are on the lookout for anyone who violates the law. This comes in many forms, including but not limited to speeding, running a red light, drifting through a stop sign or driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. No two traffic stops are the...
Have you considered having your criminal record expunged?
The term expungement means taking the proper steps to have your criminal record essentially wiped clean. A successful expungement offers many benefits to those who have paid the price for any mistakes they made in the past. Some of these benefits include: Better odds...
What happens during a drunk driving traffic stop?
Maybe you swerved because a squirrel ran into the road, or perhaps you looked into the back seat and your car drifted slightly to the left, meaning that your tire grazed the centerline in the road. All of a sudden, you see flashing lights behind you, and the officer...
Will your sales staff open your business up to fraud allegations?
People who work in sales frequently earn commissions or bonuses based on their performance. Even if they don't, their job security is largely tied to their performance and the performance of the company as a whole. Some salespeople get into the profession because they...
Should you pay your traffic ticket?
Even the safest drivers can violate the rules of the road. For example, you’re running late for work or school and decide to drive a bit faster than the speed limit. Unfortunately for you, a police officer is sitting by the side of the road, waiting for speeders to...
How serious is a cocaine-related arrest in North Carolina?
As you probably know, any arrest involving drugs is a serious matter, which can affect the rest of your life. In addition to facing legal consequences, many people arrested for drugs like cocaine go on to experience the following personal hardships, even after they...
