criminal law

Holidays, long weekends and nice weather can signal an uptick in DWI charges in any state. Law enforcement in North Carolina have announced that they will be conducting their annual Fourth of July crackdown on driving under the influence. What does this campaign mean...

Every year, numerous North Carolina residents find themselves facing charges for drunk driving. In most cases, misdemeanor DUI charges are likely to follow, but felony charges are a possibility. Whether you face a misdemeanor or felony charge against you depends on...

The age at which someone is considered a juvenile versus an adult under the law can vary from state to state.  In North Carolina, the age was raised to 18 four years ago; prior to that, it had been 16 years of age. Some states are considering raising the age even...

It is always an injustice when an innocent person is convicted and suffers a long prison sentence. But, what happens after the circumstances are made right and the individual is released? Recently, the state of North Carolina paid compensation to a man who spent 44...

Three new criminal justice reform bills have been filed in recent weeks by North Carolina legislators. If passed, any or all of these laws could have an impact on criminal law in the state. As such, it is important for us to remain aware of the details within the...

There are many reasons criminal laws might be changed or updated in the state of North Carolina. In 2019, a combination of investigative reporting and public pressure led to a criminal law shift in the state, making the act of spiking a drink illegal regardless of...

Young adults don’t always make the best decisions. A high school senior or young college student could decide to go to a big party on a weekend and end up driving home drunk. If police stop a driver who is under 21 for driving drunk, it doesn’t take much to face stiff...

The fate of young people facing criminal charges is a much-discussed topic in criminal justice law and reform. In North Carolina, a new law was passed just over a year ago to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to remain in the juvenile system, rather than being prosecuted as...

Serious accusations can stem from witnessed events, misunderstandings, false information or even outright lies. Unfortunately, you may have ended up in a situation where authorities charged you with a crime based on the accusations and claims of another person. While...

Criminal justice reform is a hot topic across the United States, with many states taking steps to lower the impact of past convictions for lower-level and nonviolent drug offenders. In North Carolina, the “Second Chance Act” and the “First Step Act” recently passed,...