How Serious Are Drug Related Charges In Raleigh, NC?
More than 45% of imprisoned people in the US are in jail because of drug charges, about half a million people nationwide, roughly one in five. Drug charges are also one of the main reasons for incarceration in North Carolina. When most people think of drug charges, they usually think of felony charges such as […]
What’s Involved In A Domestic Violence Case In North Carolina?
In the US, between one and three million people experience an incidence of domestic violence every year. Although the victims are primarily women, a significant number of men experience domestic violence as well, and it cuts across class, race, and other groups of people. North Carolina saw more than 16,000 individuals sent to an emergency […]
What’s The Difference Between Specific Intent Crimes And General Intent Crimes In Raleigh, NC?
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Raleigh, prosecutors may make a distinction: specific intent or general intent. Although committing a crime such as theft is a crime no matter what, the two categories of theft are important to delineate the severity of the crime that’s been committed. The main difference is what you […]
How Are The New Marijuana Drug Laws Affecting Those With Past Drug Convictions?
Have you been charged with or convicted of possession small amounts of marijuana in the past? If so, you may be interested to learn about the latest in marijuana drug law changes. The legalization of marijuana in some states creates a quandary: if marijuana is now legal, what does it mean for people with past […]
Exoneration Statistics To Consider
Being accused of a crime is difficult, but being convicted and jailed is an entirely different scenario. A false conviction can see an innocent person spend much of their life behind bars for a crime they did not commit. Improvements in investigative tools such as forensic science and DNA testing have helped wrongly convicted people […]
How Embezzlement and Theft are Different?
You might be thinking that embezzlement and theft are one and the same, but they aren’t. While theft is stealing something that doesn’t belong to you, embezzlement is also more of a planned type of theft, and has the added element of violated trust. What Is Embezzlement? In an employment or other position of financial […]
Reasons Why A Juvenile May Be Prosecuted As An Adult In North Carolina
Minors who get into trouble for misdemeanors and “petty” crimes are usually dealt with through the juvenile justice system. This separate system is designed to offer rehabilitation and other services to those 16 and under who have broken the law. North Carolina considers anyone between the ages of 6 and 17 to be a “juvenile.” […]
How A DWI Conviction Can Affect Your Current And Future Employment In Raleigh, NC
As we’ve mentioned before, DWI is a very expensive arrest, even if you’re innocent, or failed your field sobriety tests. From the moment you are arrested even for suspicion of DWI in Raleigh (or anywhere in North Carolina), you must defend yourself, your driver’s license, and your reputation. Each of these things will cost money. […]
Is Entering An Unlocked Door Considered Breaking And Entering?
Most people think of “breaking and entering” as a broken window, a pried-open door, or the kicked-in door characteristic in home invasions. It’s literally using force to break into a home or place of business and called “breaking and entering” for a reason. Generally, you don’t have permission to be on the premises, and you’re […]