The term “Giglio letter” is not well known in the general public. However, these letters can make a significant difference in a criminal case in North Carolina. A Giglio letter is a document written by a prosecutor when he or she finds out about a law enforcement...
Police officers in North Carolina and across the country have a duty to protect and serve. During the course of those duties, they have rules and procedures that the law requires them to follow. If they do not follow these policies appropriately, they may violate your...
There are many misconceptions that can trip up parents who have recently gone through a divorce. Some of these come from misunderstood “advice” or co-parenting’s portrayal in the media; others can come from a person’s own head as they adjust to the new reality. Here...
There are many steps in the United States immigration process. The first of these steps, and one of the most critical, is the initial application. For anyone looking to immigrate to North Carolina, or any other state, it is important to take the time and effort to...
When an individual gets convicted of a DUI, the consequences may vary depending on the location of the incident, record of past offenses, and the details around the case. In North Carolina, factors such as BAC level and whether there was a crash involved are...
In North Carolina, it seems that law enforcement officers arrest residents or visitors to the state for driving while intoxicated pretty much daily. Some of these people are not guilty of the crime, and legal counsel can help them prove it, but many of them are. If...
The increasing popularity of in vitro fertilization has led to a new family law debate over the “custody” of remaining embryos. This issue can come up in divorce proceedings, as well as in instances where one partner dies or is otherwise incapacitated. North Carolina...
Many reality TV fans in North Carolina and throughout the country have followed superstar Kim Kardashian West and her spouse, Kanye West from the day of their wedding until more than six years and four children later. Kardashian recently filed for divorce and West has...
Can you face criminal charges even if you did not follow through with a crime? In some cases, the answer to that question is yes. For instance, if you made a plan with other individuals to commit a crime in the near future, you could face allegations of conspiracy if...
When North Carolina police search a residence, automobile or person, they may confiscate items they suspect are evidence of a crime. In a recent alleged drug bust, police seized an unusual item. They later said that such items are not necessarily illegal for people to...
