North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

White collar crimes may be nonviolent, but they carry hefty punishments. Such crimes include embezzlement, fraud and money laundering, among others. Given that most of these white collar crimes are considered felonies, facing charges means that you may be facing some...

Many people accused of criminal offenses decide to plead guilty. A guilty plea means you don't have to go through the stress of a trial. However, it will mean that you have a criminal record.  One mistake from your past could potentially haunt you for the rest of your...

People often associate the crime of solicitation with prostitution. The people who pay others to engage in prostitution are guilty of solicitation. However, solicitation can apply to virtually any type of crime.  To be guilty of solicitation, a person must request,...

Securing a good job can be challenging, so you need to avoid destroying your hard work by mixing your business and personal life. If your company accuses you of embezzlement, you could lose your job and face criminal charges. If convicted, it will make getting another...

Most people who get pulled over by the police in North Carolina will just receive a traffic ticket because of their driving actions. The officer might issue a citation for exceeding the speed limit, not using a turn signal at an intersection or rolling through a...

There are many components that work together in the criminal justice system, but some only play a role in specific cases. The grand jury is one of these that isn’t part of every case. However, it’s very important in others. Understanding the role of the grand jury is...

Investors are always looking for the newest, hottest ways to turn existing capital into even more money. Investing in booming businesses directly or through the stock market is a common investment practice. Other people invest in commodities, like oil or gold. There...

Do you really understand what constitutes identity theft? Most people actually do not. Identity theft falls under the umbrella of a white collar crime. Often, identity theft is a financially motivated offense that deprives someone of monetary resources. As you might...

Someone you care about has made a mistake and committed a crime. You want to help, naturally -- but you need to be careful about what you do. Otherwise, you could find yourself facing charges of your own. For example, a Florida man was recently arrested on a variety...

More and more, it seems like cellular phones are a vital part of people’s lives. Most of us conduct a great deal of communication, business, leisure activities and hobbies online. Naturally, if you’re arrested on suspicion of certain types of crimes, whether it’s a...