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...
Criminal Law
Debate continues on minimum sentences for porch theft
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...
Could a hate crime law be enacted in South Carolina?
In 47 states across the United States of America, hate crime laws are on the books. One of the remaining states without such a law is South Carolina. Hate crime legislation can impact criminal cases significantly, as the charges which could be faced by individuals may...
Task force reports criminal justice recommendations for N.C.
Criminal justice reform has been a hot topic across the country over the past several months. In North Carolina, one response to these calls for action was the creation of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. Following several weeks of...
A Look at the Federal First Step Act
When charged with a drug related crime, it is vital to know about how current law will affect your possible sentencing. Since the 1980’s, the government has utilized mandatory minimum sentencing to ensure long prison stints for drug offenders. Mandatory minimums...
How do you handle drug charges stemming from legal prescriptions?
After a recent run-in with law enforcement in North Carolina, you may worry about carrying prescribed medication on you when you leave the house. How do you avoid facing unlawful possession of a controlled substance charges? The Recovery Village has insights that can...
3 Common Types of White-Collar Crimes
White-collar crimes are nonviolent crimes perpetrated for financial gain, such as identity theft and banking scams. The FBI names corporate fraud, including tax violations and insider trading, as one of their top priorities. On television and in movies, white-collar...
How does familiar fraud contribute to credit card theft?
There are different ways a fraudster might gain control of your credit card. In many cases, the person who misuses a credit card account is somebody the credit card holder does not know. Still, your card might be at risk of theft from somebody that you already know...
North Carolina recovery court programs
North Carolina has established several recovery courts designed to help offenders who struggle with substance abuse and related issues. Often, individuals who qualify can obtain expungement or dismissal of charges after successful program completion. Review the...
North Carolina Drug Trafficking Penalties
Drug trafficking in North Carolina carries some of the harshest penalties of any crime in the state. Each allegation, if convicted, carries with it severe mandatory minimum prison sentences and high mandatory fines. You don’t have to be part of a drug cartel or...
