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Viewing vs. Possessing Child Pornography in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the line between “viewing” and “possessing” child pornography isn’t always clear-cut, especially when it comes to digital content. If someone intentionally views child pornography online, that can

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What Is Illegal to View on the Internet in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, it can be a crime to intentionally view certain types of online content, especially content involving minors. Some charges focus on the content itself. Others focus on

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Can a Sex Offender Get Off the Registry in North Carolina?

Yes, some people on the North Carolina sex offender registry can petition a Superior Court judge to end the registration requirement. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-208.12A allows this in limited

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What to Do When You are Facing Sexual Assault Charges on a North Carolina Campus

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our North Carolina sex crimes defense attorneys know that over the past decade, accusations of sexual assaults on college and university campuses across the country

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When Does a Murder Charge Become a Federal Murder Charge in North Carolina?

Someone can be charged with federal murder under specific circumstances that elevate the crime from a state-level offense to a federal one. Federal murder charges typically apply in cases where

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Can You Challenge DNA Evidence in a North Carolina Sex Crime Case?

At Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC, our experienced Charlotte criminal defense attorneys know challenging DNA evidence in a sex crime case requires a strategic and multifaceted approach, given the weight such

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The Department of Justice Issues Memorandum on Charging, Plea Resolutions, and Sentencing Recommendation Policies

At Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC, our experienced Raleigh criminal defense attorneys recently reviewed a memorandum issued by Attorney General Merrick Garland with important revisions to the Department of Justice (DOJ)

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What Are Your Rights When You Are Suspected of a Crime in North Carolina?

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our attorneys know that when our clients are suspected of a crime in North Carolina, it may seem as though they have very few rights. Investigators,

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What are the Key Differences Between Murder and Manslaughter in North Carolina?

At the Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our skilled Raleigh murder defense lawyers know when our clients are charged with taking another person’s life in North Carolina, their criminal case literally becomes a

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How Do North Carolina Criminal Courts Establish Bail Bond Amounts?

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina have more than 80 years of combined experience representing clients. As one of the first orders of business,

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