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Hacking: Varied penalties are hard to predict

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

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Don’t make a holiday mistake: Avoid a drunk driving charge

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

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Attorney Frank Jones wins Superior Court judge seat for New Hanover County

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

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Types of internet sex crimes

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

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The drunk driving checkpoint and what to expect

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

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Ex-Panther Rae Carruth released after 18 years in prison for conspiring to murder pregnant girlfriend

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

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2 ways to defend against drug possession charges

Even if police accuse you of possessing only a small amount of drugs, the allegations are serious, and you could face significant punishments if the allegations result in a conviction.

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“Making a Murderer Part 2” highlights hurdles in the postconviction process

A few years ago, “Making a Murderer” took Netflix by storm, probing the depths of reasonable doubt and shedding light on the limits of the criminal justice system. The 10-episode

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How often should police calibrate their Breathalyzer devices?

A Breathalyzer device does not always render an accurate test result. In fact, the result will be particularly inaccurate if police fail to calibrate the Breathalyzer properly. For this reason,

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5 situations when a crime could be tried in federal court

When a North Carolina resident is arrested for a crime, the matter could be tried in federal or state court depending on the circumstances surrounding the allegations. Although most criminal

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