North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

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...

The police stopped you for not making a complete stop at a stop sign. When the officer asked for your license, registration and insurance card, you only gave them the license and registration.  You have not had vehicle insurance for a few months. The penalties can be...

All it takes is the mere allegation of sexual abuse to tear a family to pieces and destroy the life of the accused. When the allegations are false, the target of the allegations is often left mystified about why they are being targeted. Understanding why children and...

There’s a saying in criminal law: It’s not what the prosecutor knows (or thinks that they know), it’s what they can prove. The facts of a case and the evidence they can find to prove those facts are what actually matter. What happens, however, when the facts are in...

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...