Last year, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a measure creating a new crime specifically outlawing domestic violence. Before the General Assembly enacted this new law, North Carolina police and prosecutors would use assault or other criminal offenses to...
In North Carolina, the laws are different for juveniles than they are for adults. If a juvenile is arrested, they are unlikely to face the same penalties for a conviction that an adult would for the same crimes. However, there has long been debate about how to address...
Allegations of criminal wrongdoing can damage just about every aspect of your life. While that can be incredibly stressful to think about, you should take some comfort knowing that there may be strong criminal defense options available to you. But to maximize your...
In most cases, the theft of small amounts of money, under $1,000, results in a misdemeanor charge in North Carolina. While misdemeanor theft charges can be serious, a conviction usually comes with fewer consequences than a felony conviction for theft or a related...
Bar hopping, a cherished pastime for many, involves going to multiple bars within a single evening. Often times, this is done in a downtown area where friends can walk from bar to bar, and other times, it is done by driving or Ubering to other bars. However, the...
At this time of year, many of us are thinking about taxes. Some have already filed their returns, while others know the deadline is coming up soon. Some are grumbling about what they must pay while others are looking forward to a nice refund. Some may even wonder if...
Generally speaking, most theft offenses sound straightforward – they’re crimes where a person deprives another person of an object or money. But not all theft offenses involve directly taking items from others. Theft by deception involves obtaining property by...
Seeing the world from above has never been easier with drones. The freedom that flying a drone offers may tempt you to explore locations that you physically cannot access. Still, Kentucky has restrictions on where and how you fly these unmanned aircraft systems....
You can assume the North Carolina police officer who has pulled you over suspects intoxication if he or she instructs you to exit your vehicle. Perhaps the officer witnessed your tires breaching the yellow line while driving or noticed that you weren’t using...
A driver’s license is more than just another form of identification; it’s a legal authorization from the state that the bearer of the license can operate their vehicle on public roads. Licenses come with responsibilities, chief among them the responsibility to drive...
