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...
You currently have a child support order that has been in place for a while. Unfortunately, you feel it is no longer working for you. The good news is, in North Carolina, you may seek to modify the support order. The courts don’t just modify these orders for anyone...
In South Carolina, lawmakers may make a statement about the critical nature of a crime by increasing its seriousness under the law. This is what legislators are proposing with a potential new “porch theft” law. The law would target the crime of stealing boxes...
One of the final steps for immigration in the United States is the consular interview. At this interview, a person seeking immigration status will speak to a State Department official, answering questions that will determine whether they can reenter the United States...
Decreasing incidents of driving under the influence is a priority for lawmakers and law enforcement in every state. In North Carolina, several tactics are used to prevent driving under the influence. These strategies include criminalizing driving under the influence,...
Young people in North Carolina and elsewhere across the country are often – and understandably – filled with passion and high hopes for the future. Youth is enviable. There is a “what’s next” aspect to it that is forever exciting and that avidly welcomes new...
It can be quite difficult for one spouse to tell the other he or she wants to end the marriage. Divorce is never easy, and it can be especially complex when one party was not expecting it or does not want it to happen. How one North Carolina spouse tells the other he...
The idea of your child being in danger is enough to cause your palms to sweat and your heart to race. You would never want anything to befall your child, and you undoubtedly feel -- as many North Carolina parents do -- that it is your job to protect your child as best...
Child custody matters often top the list of concerns when divorce is on the horizon. If you employ teamwork, you and your spouse can develop a successful parenting plan that will benefit both you and your children. Understand the parenting plan The state of North...
