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An investigation into alleged drug activity led to the arrest of two Wilmington residents recently. The pair, a man and a woman, were charged with a slew of drug-related offenses following a police search of their home. Although each one faces very...
Living in a big city has its pros and cons. While cities typically offer a broad range of quality of options regarding entertainment, sports, shopping and more, they also usually have higher rates of crimes, particularly violent crime, than suburbs and outlying...
If a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) leads to a conviction, drivers may face a wide variety of new challenges. Time spent in jail or fulfilling the terms of their probation may keep them away from work. Fines and other costs can put strain on even...
Every state has an age range that guides its juvenile justice system, with a minimum age as well as a cut-off age where juveniles are tried as adults. In North Carolina, the minimum age is lower than it is in any other state. Lawmakers are currently in discussions...
Asset forfeiture is when law enforcement takes property from someone as part of an investigation, typically because property is implicated as part of a crime or suspected crime. In some states, there are few limitations to asset forfeiture. However, North Carolina is...
Street racing is taken seriously by law enforcement, and those who are arrested for such activities may face a range of different charges. Charges faced by individuals who are involved in street racing can range depending on a variety of factors, including the speed...
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...