criminal law

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,...

Law enforcement in North Carolina and elsewhere often rely on tips and information from the community when investigating possible crimes. However, some people who wish to remain anonymous when giving tips or sharing information with the police and are therefore not...

Whether you live in North Carolina, come for a visit or pass through on your way to another destination, you must abide by the laws of the state while in it. If you find yourself in trouble with law enforcement at any time, it is essential that you know how the state...

People across the United States have the right to protect themselves and their properties. But, can self-defense go too far? In North Carolina, the Statutory Castle Doctrine allows people to use deadly force to defend their home, car or workplace. This may be used as...

Law enforcement agencies across the United States all work to capture data for various types of crimes. The information shown by this data, along with other factors like political will, inform new services or approaches police may take in their activities. In North...

The possession of marijuana may be the grayest legal area in the United States today. In some states, buying marijuana is not much different than buying groceries; people can simply walk into a cannabis retailer, show their IDs and browse a vast collection. North...

No one wants to end up in trouble with law enforcement. You may have made your fair share of questionable choices in life, like everyone else, but you did not anticipate facing criminal charges over any of your actions. Unfortunately, even though you did not...

Courts in North Carolina could impose additional penalties on those who don't adhere to the terms of their probation. The exact penalties a person may face depend on a variety of factors such as the nature of the violation and whether any violations have occurred in...

When faced with a difficult situation, one of the best actions you can take is to become more informed. Especially when it comes to accusations of criminal activity, it is important to know your rights, why authorities may have suspected you of a crime, what the...