Most parents in North Carolina and elsewhere do the best they can raising their children. While discipline is an important part of raising kids, some parents can take it too far. When the discipline becomes abusive, the parents may find themselves in legal hot water....
Criminal Law
Man and woman charged with child sex crimes
Most parents in North Carolina strive to create a safe and healthy environment for their children. However, on occasion, a parent or a recognized adult guardian finds themselves accused of horrible crimes against the child. One couple in Gastonia are now facing...
2 North Carolina men facing additional sex crime charges
Many times, law enforcement authorities in North Carolina and elsewhere uncover new information that leads to additional charges against individuals already in custody for crimes. Criminal investigations into individuals do not stop with the initial arrest, as...
Winston-Salem man arrested after shooting
Some people choose violence to settle disagreements or arguments they have with others. In that group, some choose to use firearms to get their point across. Such appears to have been the case in a recent altercation in Winston-Salem, where one man fired shots into...
Winston-Salem man facing charges for mugging lady, stealing car
Sadly in North Carolina and elsewhere, some people regard the elderly as weak and easily victimized. Unfortunately, some individuals with criminal intent rely on this assumption to take advantage of other people in their golden years. A man from Winston-Salem is...
The risk of visiting someone with a domestic protection order against you
February is a romantic month, with Valentine's Day being the primary catalyst. For people not currently in a relationship, it can be a time to remember former partners and the good times. But be careful if an ex contacts you looking to get back together. A domestic...
Man arrested after causing serious injuries in fight
Sometimes, arguments can escalate quickly between two people. Although many arguments cause little more than raised voices, some people take things too far and attack the person with whom they are arguing. Such seems to be the case in a recent incident in...
Understanding federal sentencing for possessing child pornography
In 2012, the federal government released its Child Pornography Report, which analyzed those who had been sentenced following a conviction on nonproduction child pornography charges. The report focused only on those convicted of possessing, receiving and/or...
NC Man faces slew of charges after fleeing from police
People flee from the police for any number of reasons. Perhaps they are in possession of drugs or other contraband, or maybe they have outstanding warrants for their arrest. Still, running from the cops is never a good idea; most suspects are caught quickly,...
Nurse in Winston-Salem convicted of medical supply tampering
Nurses are trusted with providing proper care to patients, and they have access to many types of medical supplies and drugs for which they must act responsibly. Unfortunately, some nurses abuse their positions and either tamper with or pilfer powerful pharmaceuticals...