Criminal Law

There are many reasons police in North Carolina may suspect a driver to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. During a traffic stop, officers will likely ask the driver to perform standardized field sobriety tests to determine whether they are intoxicated. Are...

It can be quite unsettling to be driving along a North Carolina roadway and notice lights on a police car flashing behind you in your mirror. In such situations, it is always best to immediately pull over in the safest manner possible. Some drivers get so nervous that...

Law enforcement throughout North Carolina is concerned with keeping their communities safe and clear of illegal activity. Among the most pervasive types of crimes are those involving illicit drugs and narcotics, and those convicted of such crimes can face serious...

In the modern world, advanced technology adds convenience and support to daily life. However, certain issues, such as online correspondence, can also spark problems between people, especially if one person feels that another person is bullying. The term...

North Carolina and other states are facing shortages of teachers, including substitute teachers. Although parents want to believe school districts take proper steps to vet and select substitutes, the truth is that the process of becoming a substitute requires no more...

Law enforcement officers in North Carolina routinely conduct investigations into alleged criminal drug activity to help keep their communities’ streets safe for all. Often, these investigations last for several months before authorities feel they have enough probable...

It’s understandable to want to check on a loved one who was involved in a car accident. However, one should make sure not to drive to the scene impaired, or serious legal consequences could result. One incident in North Carolina saw two sisters arrested for DWI, and...

Many people in North Carolina hold law enforcement officers to a higher standard than regular civilians. However, officers are human and subject to the same failings as others at times. Such may be the case for a sergeant with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office...

Some people in North Carolina may face federal charges for crimes they have allegedly committed. Federal crimes usually have a high burden of proof for the prosecution, and in most cases, prosecutors will have to obtain a grand jury indictment before officially...

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,...