Facing criminal charges can be a life-changing situation. If you have recently found yourself accused of drug possession in North Carolina, you may understandably feel overwhelmed by the situation, especially if this is your first time facing such a scenario. However,...
Every state has its interpretation of the United States Constitution's Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. North Carolina's laws are not particularly unusual, but there are still some crucial details that gun owners need to know to be compliant. Those not...
When someone is accused of a “cyber crime,” the specifics of their case can vary quite significantly. This is because there are many different types of criminal offenses involving the internet. Those accused of such crimes in North Carolina should understand the...
If a police officer arrests you, they can perform a full search of your pockets, personal items and car. But what if you are not under arrest? What if you are simply walking down the street or are stopped in a traffic stop? Can the police legally search you and seize...
When hearing about a criminal case involving drugs, it is common to hear terms like “Schedule 1” or “Schedule 2.” These schedules indicate the seriousness of an alleged crime and its associated consequences, mainly on the federal level but also in state cases brought...
The law surrounding drug-related criminal activity in North Carolina and on a federal level can quickly become confusing. Different terms for activities that seem similar exist, and if you are facing allegations after a recent arrest, you certainly do not want to...
Going through a divorce as a parent can be extremely challenging, especially for dads. In North Carolina and elsewhere, fathers sometimes get the short end of the stick, so to speak, when it comes to child custody. Things are changing, and this is a problem that is...
The high majority of criminal cases (90% to 95%) conclude through the use of plea bargains. But why is that the case, and could there be issues with this type of system for the wrongly accused? This is the question that Duke University is aiming to answer in a new...
There are many plans and processes to think about when ending a marriage. For parents, figuring out how to tell the children about the split is a significant decision that often involves some planning. Dealing appropriately with this important moment can be beneficial...
“Grey divorce,” a colloquial term for ending a marriage later in life, is on the rise according to recent studies. With these divorces can often come “grey remarriages.” Both present unique problems for the couples adjusting their marital status in middle or older...
