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...
Criminal Law
Did an officer violate your rights during an arrest?
Police officers in North Carolina and across the country have a duty to protect and serve. During the course of those duties, they have rules and procedures that the law requires them to follow. If they do not follow these policies appropriately, they may violate your...
Could talking about a crime lead to criminal charges?
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...
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...
