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Woman charged for prescription drug possession

In many instances, we think about drug trafficking charges being related to illegal drugs such as marijuana or cocaine. Prescription drug trafficking is also fairly prevalent, however, with scores of

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Falsely Labeled A Sex Offender, Condo Owner Fights Back

We know, as criminal defense lawyers, that false accusations of sex offenses happen. Allegations of rape, sexual battery and even child sexual abuse are made for many reasons other than

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Man gets 6 months for faking federal hate crime

A man who was convicted of making false statements to police officers in 2001 in North Carolina has now pleaded guilty to federal charges that he faked a hate crime.

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Raleigh couple charged for possession of 3 different drugs

When police make an arrest for drug charges, often the charges themselves have a way of multiplying. What could be seen as a single transgression – being found in possession

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Georgia middle school students accused of sexting

It’s a common belief that as our technology grows and evolves, our laws must grow and evolve to appropriately govern it. Applying outdated or narrowly applied laws to new technology

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Does It Matter Who Had The Gun During A Federal Drug Crime?

Drug trafficking crimes will trigger mandatory minimum sentences at both the state and federal level. Possession of a deadly weapon – like a gun – during the commission of a

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$100,000 Goes Missing, Embezzlement Indictment Take Its Place

A former North Carolina fire chief is facing embezzlement charges. The former head of a volunteer fire department has been accused of taking at least $100,000 from the organization, based on

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Authorities find nearly 2 tons of marijuana hidden in furniture

Smuggling marijuana is a relatively common practice in America today; this is evidenced clearly by the widespread use of marijuana in America. Transporting any amount of marijuana for the purposes

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Does A Solicitation Charge Require Actually Meeting The Minor?

Solicitation of a minor to commit an unlawful sex act by a computer or other electronic means is made criminal by N.C. G.S. § 14-202.3. If you are 16 or older

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Man with ignition interlock device charged with DUI

Ignition interlock devices are a relative newcomer to the drunk driving enforcement scene. Yet in recent years, they have seen enormous and growing popularity among lawmakers and anti-drunk driving organizations.

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