If you’ve been charged with a crime, even a minor offense, you may be shocked when you learned that it has led to a disciplinary proceeding at your school. You may be aware of the potential criminal punishments you are facing, but the disciplinary process…
Domestic violence charges are some of the most damaging criminal charges you can face. A conviction could result in jail time, fines, and mandatory treatment programs. In addition, domestic violence charges carry a stigma that many other crimes do not – a stigma that could…
If you’ve been charged with DWI, you were probably given a field sobriety test at some point. You were asked to count or recite the alphabet, or touch your finger to your nose. For most people, these tests are incredibly stressful and embarrassing, and now…
Even though there are many similarities, the differences between a federal drug case and a state drug case are significant. The procedural differences are just as important as the substantive differences, as even a minor procedural mistake can jeopardize your entire case. Understanding how a…
Despite what they tell you in their commercials, your insurance company isn’t necessarily on your side. Insurance companies are for-profit corporations that are constantly looking for ways to increase profitability. One of the ways that they do this is by reducing the amount they pay…
If you’ve been charged with a sex crime in North Carolina, you may be wondering if you are facing a misdemeanor or felony charge. In general, misdemeanors are considered less serious crimes, punishable by up to one year in jail. A felony, on the other…