Raise the Age Law Changes How Juveniles Are Charged as Adults
Feb 08
Laws passed in the last five years have altered how North Carolina’s justice system views crimes committed by juveniles. The changes mean that fewer ...
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NC Justice Reform Measures Continue to Roll Out in 2022
Jan 07
Three bills that align with recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice (TREC) were signed by North Carolina ...
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The Do's and Don'ts of Carrying a Concealed Handgun
May 06
Your permit to carry a concealed handgun must be carried along with valid identification wherever the handgun is being carried. When approached or ...
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Posting Bail in North Carolina
Mar 19
When someone is arrested for a criminal charge in North Carolina there is usually a lot of different processes going on at the same time, this mass of ...
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Marsy’s Law
Mar 05
In 2018, North Carolina voters approved a new amendment to the North Carolina Constitution known as Marsy’s Law the Crime Victim’s Rights Amendment ...
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When the Police Call, How Do You Answer?
Feb 28
One of the most daunting situations to be faced with in life is to be contacted by the police regarding a crime or a potential charge against you. An ...
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Communicating Threats
Feb 06
Communicating Threats; A charge commonly seen in North Carolina District Court and as a headline in some of the recent North Carolina Court of Appeals ...
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Felons and Firearms
Jan 02
It is a well-known fact that once you are convicted of a felony, you lose certain rights and privileges. Some of these losses include the right to ...
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What are Deferred Prosecutions and Should I Do One?
Dec 17
A North Carolina deferred prosecution, simply put, is a contract between a criminal defendant and the State of North Carolina. Deferred Prosecutions ...
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Cyberstalking in North Carolina
Nov 19
Cyberstalking, the Crime In today’s world where just about everyone has a smartphone and communication is often completely digital, cyberstalking has ...
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Posting Bail in North Carolina
Nov 13
Many cases in North Carolina begin when you’re charged with a crime and are then arrested; but once you’ve been arrested, what happens next? The ...
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North Carolina Probation Violations
Oct 25
One of the most common punishments after a criminal conviction in North Carolina is being placed on probation. There are two kinds of probation in ...
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Why You Should Plead “Not Guilty” at Arraignment
May 31
After an arrest, an arraignment--the first court hearing--will be scheduled within 30 days or so. Once you are read the charges filed against you and ...
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Carrying a Concealed Weapon in North Carolina
Mar 12
North Carolina closely regulates the carrying of concealed weapons by the public. NCGS 14-269 prohibits the carrying of deadly weapons, except as ...
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Miranda Rights Misconceptions
Aug 30
The Miranda Warning, commonly known as being ‘Mirandized,’ is one of the most talked about and misunderstood aspects of criminal arrest and ...
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What Are Criminal Summons and Private Warrants?
Aug 11
When an officer knocks on your door and hands you a criminal summons, what does that mean? While most of us will never experience this, many citizens ...
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How Innocent People Become Wrongfully Incriminated
Dec 25
A number of people in North Carolina and throughout the U.S. currently sit behind bars, serving a sentence imposed on them by a court of law. ...
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What Is The Max Time I’m Facing With Multiple Misdemeanors In NC?
Dec 17
When imposing a sentence on more than one misdemeanor offense, a judge may order a concurrent or consecutive sentence. A concurrent sentence means ...
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How Does Felony Sentencing Work In NC?
Dec 11
Like misdemeanor sentencing, felonies in North Carolina are sentenced according to structured sentencing, which bases your punishment on a grid that ...
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Top 6 Things To Know About Your Miranda Rights
May 21
You have been recently arrested, written a citation, or questioned by police and NOT read your Miranda Rights. Does that matter? Can your case be ...
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The Risks Of Self-Representation In Criminal Cases
Apr 24
People in North Carolina are often encouraged to take care of things themselves. If one goes into a local bookstore, that person would find dozens of ...
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