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...
Criminal Law
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...
North Carolina surge in reports of online child exploitation
Over the past couple of years, residents of North Carolina and their children have had to resort to working and going to school online as opposed to the traditional in-person environment. As such, children have spent more time online, especially during the day, and...
To what extent can you protect your home in North Carolina?
Your home should be a place of safety and security. In the event of a home invasion, you may find yourself in a position in which you have to make difficult decisions quickly and decisively. Unfortunately, the North Carolina laws surrounding the defense of your home,...
What to expect if charged with fraud
North Carolina residents who are facing criminal charges have a lot on the line. This is especially true if they find themselves charged with committing fraud -- which can be a state or federal offense, depending on the size and scope of the crime. If charged with...
What are the most common types of cyber crimes?
When someone is accused of a “cyber crime,” the specifics of their case can vary quite significantly. This is because there are many different types of criminal offenses involving the internet. Those accused of such crimes in North Carolina should understand the...
When are police allowed to search your pockets and bag?
If a police officer arrests you, they can perform a full search of your pockets, personal items and car. But what if you are not under arrest? What if you are simply walking down the street or are stopped in a traffic stop? Can the police legally search you and seize...
Initiative aims to understand high rate of plea deals
The high majority of criminal cases (90% to 95%) conclude through the use of plea bargains. But why is that the case, and could there be issues with this type of system for the wrongly accused? This is the question that Duke University is aiming to answer in a new...
What are Giglio letters and how can they impact a criminal case?
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...
