North Carolina Criminal Law Blog
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...
When can you suppress evidence?
You are sitting in court, looking at your family in the stands, knowing you might not be going home to them tonight. You probably won’t be going back for a few years. The prosecution is laying it on thick, telling the judge how you are a danger to society and...
What is reasonable suspicion for a cop to stop a vehicle?
Police officers need to have a reason to pull a vehicle over. They’re trained to watch for signs that drivers are doing something illegal. One of the things they monitor the roads for is signs of drunk drivers. They will initiate a traffic stop if they have reason to...
1 seriously hurt in collision between car and truck
When drivers make mistakes, there’s always going to be a risk that there will be a crash and injuries as a result. Drivers should always pay attention to the road, drive only when sober and be aware of others to help prevent collisions. Poor driving techniques or...
Understand the ins and outs of plea deals
When you’re charged with a criminal charge, you need to have a good understanding of the possibilities for resolving your case. One of these options is a plea deal. This is the way that the majority of cases in the United States are handled. Before you agree to a...
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in North Carolina
In Colorado and Washington, the push for recreational marijuana became very real a few years ago, when both states legalized small amounts of marijuana sold in a controlled fashion. This trend quickly spread to other states, such as Michigan, and you can now find...
Recovery court helps those facing addiction-related charges
People who get caught in possession of prohibited drugs, such as cocaine, marijuana or heroin, as well as those illegally in possession of controlled substances like narcotic painkillers, will quickly learn that their addiction, which is a medical issue, carries...
Expungement in North Carolina
"The past is never dead. It's not even past," said William Faulkner. It's never more true than if you have a criminal conviction. As hard as you try to make a fresh start and forge ahead with a new life, you know your past is still hanging there, ready to reveal...
