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Sometimes, people make bad decisions when they are young that lead to an arrest and conviction of a crime. When this happens at a relatively young age, late teens, for instance, the repercussions will follow that person for life and adversely affect his or her future....
Many people hold teachers in high regard due to their commitment to educating and enriching the lives of their community’s youth. Most teachers have compassion and empathy, but sometimes, they can fall victim to their emotions just like anyone else. A lack of control...
Many people would likely agree that it can be frustrating to share the road with others. While some may drive too slowly or in some other way infuriate other drivers on the road, that is no excuse to take matters into one’s hands and go after the offending driver in a...
Many people go to bars to relax and hang out with friends. Most don’t expect to be involved in an assault while they are there, but that was exactly what happened at a bar in Greenville, North Carolina, recently. Now, the two perpetrators of the alleged attach have...
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...