North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

You have an incredible idea. You know that if you can get the right technology and patents in place, your idea will to a very lucrative business. You may need financial support from outside investors to take your concept and turn it into a functional business....

Not many crimes are as egregious as sex crimes. A conviction for rape, for instance, can lead to significant jail time. However, besides these legal ramifications, a sex crime conviction does come with non-legal implications too. Here are some of the collateral...

Everyone makes mistakes. However, those mistakes can lead to a criminal record for some people. A drug charge or conviction in your past can make a fresh start difficult.  If you are convicted of a drug offense in North Carolina, you may be wondering if there is any...

Being accused of a sex crime can be extremely frightening. A conviction can lead to years in jail, a ruined reputation as well as inclusion on the sex offender register. Therefore, it goes without saying that facing a sex crime is a very, very big deal.  Keeping your...

Mobile phones make it easier to meet new people through social media platforms and dating apps. They also help you develop a bond with a new acquaintance that can lead to a real romance. However, sometimes the behaviors involved in digital flirting can violate state...

Are you familiar with the term securities fraud? Chances are you've heard of it concerning some high-profile case in the news, but do you know what it is? In short, securities fraud is when someone deliberately misleads investors or uses false information to generate...

If you’re facing criminal charges, then the prosecution will present evidence that they argue indicates your guilt. Physical evidence such as DNA can be compelling, but it is not always possible to obtain this from the scene. One common form of evidence brought...

A mortgage is a long-term financial contract secured by the property that it helped to finance. Many people spend decades paying off their mortgages or even longer if they refinance and take equity out of their home for renovations or other expenses. Securing a...

Most people have heard of the Dark Web. It’s got a reputation for being the place to go to find or participate in planning all sorts of nefarious – and illegal – activity. That reputation is not unfounded.  Researchers have found that over half of the websites there...

If you are facing assault charges, pleading self-defense seems like the most obvious thing to do. After all, you have a right to defend yourself in the face of imminent danger. However, you ought to know about other aspects of a self-defense plea beforehand. Two main...