North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

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...

Because most white-collar crimes are financial in nature, it's not uncommon for defendants to either voluntarily pay restitution or find themselves obligated to do so after sentencing. Understanding the idea of restitution and how this could work is an important part...

One of the lesser-known theft charges you can face in North Carolina is “obtaining property by false pretenses,” or OPFP. At minimum, this crime is a Class H felony. If the value of the money, services or assets that were stolen through false pretenses exceeds...

A criminal record can affect everything from what schools you can attend and what jobs you can get to the houses that you can potentially rent. Those who have an old blemish on their criminal record might want to leave the past behind. Removing blemishes from your...

You’re a college student who lives in a shared dorm. The police believe you have been involved in illegal activity on your computer, and they want to search it. They come to your dorm and find that only your roommate is there. The roommate lets them inside, and they...

Embezzlement is a type of theft, as is larceny. However, despite their similarities, the two are actually much different. If you have been accused of either one, it is important for you to understand both the differences and the similarities as you look into your...