Criminal Law

Many municipalities throughout North Carolina have social programs in place to help mitigate criminal activity and violence in their communities. Those who work for these organizations regularly work with drug addicts and others with serious problems; however,...

It could be a misunderstanding or a single mistake. Whatever lead to this moment, those who find themselves facing allegations of assault should start building a defense. A conviction can led to serious penalties and can have a negative impact far into your future. In...

You may have been relaxing at home when police showed up at your door with a search warrant, then wound up facing arrest after they claimed to have found an illegal substance in your home. Maybe you were pulled over in a traffic stop and were taken into custody for...

Law enforcement in North Carolina is continually trying to reduce the amount of crime in the state. Among the possible criminal activities they usually investigate include alcohol, drug and weapons-related matters. In their efforts to crack down on illegal activity,...

Getting pulled over by a North Carolina patrol officer can be a distressing experience. If the officer tells you to exit your vehicle, it’s likely that your situation might be going from bad to worse. If a police officer approaches your car and allows you to stay...

This is the time of year when children go back to school in North Carolina. In order to help keep their communities’ streets safe for all, law enforcement joined forces to conduct an effort to help reduce the amount of crime and illicit drugs in their area. The...

Blame it on summer break or just bored young people looking for fun in North Carolina. Whatever the reason, Charlotte has experienced a bevy of activity from young people riding bicycles and dirt bikes throughout the Queen City. Their actions have caused numerous...

Facing arrest can be a stressful and confusing situation. Your first instinct may be to explain why you are innocent to anyone who will listen to you. However, talking to law enforcement before you speak to an attorney can create challenges for your defense. An...

You know that you’re allowed to use force to protect yourself. This is known as self-defense and a valid reason to use force – even deadly force, in some cases – against another individual. Moreover, you can also use self-defense to protect your family or another...

Law enforcement agencies throughout North Carolina regularly investigate suspected drug activity in their areas. Typically, a combined effort of several law enforcement agencies, drug trafficking investigations can last for months or even years, and they often result...