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North Carolina police officers may need to arrest people, but is jail or prison always the right path for offenders? It’s not always, some believe. This is borne out by the statistics, which show that certain changes made in justice reform can significantly reduce prison populations and still improve public safety. North Carolina’s state…

There’s a saying: “He who rises high, falls far.” And for rapper Tekashi69, the fall looks to be very far indeed. At only 22 years old, Daniel Hernandez (a.k.a. “Tekashi69” or “6ix9ine”) had a brutal childhood followed by an explosive rise to fame – and repeated troubles with the law. His first brush with…

If you’re accused of drug crimes, then you know it takes a strong defense to help you get through the case with the least amount of damage to your reputation and freedom. Sometimes, you can show your humanity in hopes of receiving a lighter sentence, especially if your situation involves a death. Take, for example,…

One of the NFL’s best running backs, Kareem Hunt, came under fire when TMZ released security camera footage of an assault. The video shows Hunt repeatedly shoving a woman, at one point to the floor, and kicking her. The Kansas City Chiefs released Hunt soon after the footage came out on November 30th, but the…

Hacking into a computer may be a federal crime, depending on how it’s done and why. Hacking is often seen as a malicious action, but the reality is that it can be beneficial, too. A good hacker can use their talents to show companies where their security systems are malfunctioning or weak, for example….

Drunk driving is dangerous and opens up the possibility of a world of legal trouble if you get caught, so do yourself — and others — a favor this holiday season and commit to a plan that will keep you out of danger. Here are some things that you need to keep in mind…

Wilmington, NC – We would like to extend our congratulations to attorney Frank Jones for his recent victory in the November election. Jones won the contested Superior Court judge seat in New Hanover County. A native of Wilmington, Judge Jones is a respected colleague in the criminal defense field. He earned his J.D. from the…

The internet can be one of the most helpful technologies out there today. It can also invite you to take part in some unsavory activities. Sex crimes became more prevalent with the advent of the internet, and they continue to increase in occurrence today. Let’s take a look at the various types of internet sex…

The Drunk Driving Checkpoint & What to ExpectDrunk driving is a serious crime that occurs in Raleigh, North Carolina and all over the country. No matter how much people try to avoid it, they might wind up being pulled over by a police officer for suspicion of drunk driving. Many drunk driving arrests occur…

The former wide receiver’s brief NFL career has long been overshadowed by the dark chapter that unfolded in Charlotte in November 1999. Rae Carruth’s girlfriend, Cherica Adams (who, by his account, had only been a booty call) was 30 weeks pregnant with his baby. Carruth had asked her to get an abortion. She refused….