A basic principle of the U.S. criminal justice system is that a prosecutor must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to convict someone accused of a crime. Evidence is the foundation for meeting this burden, and it’s also essential to the defense of an accused…
Federal crimes involve conduct that, for various reasons, proceeds through the U.S. court system instead of being governed by North Carolina criminal laws. The distinction is important, since the process is much more complicated if you’re facing charges for a federal offense. Plus, the potential…
As the opioid epidemic and other dangerous drugs continue to claim lives, lawmakers in many U.S. states seek to stop the crises through legislative action. North Carolina recently joined in the effort by passing the Death by Distribution Act, which could lead to murder charges…
Buyer’s remorse is a common phenomenon with any type of decision, but the stakes are higher when the subject of your regret is a guilty plea in a North Carolina criminal case. When you’re overwhelmed by the charges against you and the complexities of the…
Underage drinking is taken very seriously in North Carolina, and it’s easy to find yourself or your child charged with a crime as the result of a simple error in judgment. Unfortunately, these cases are prosecuted very aggressively and can result in significant penalties such…
A conviction for driving while impaired (DWI) can carry serious penalties, including high fines, possible jail time, loss of your driver’s license, and more. Such a conviction can also carry unexpected consequences that can be even more damaging to your future. This is particularly worrisome…