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New Assistant U.S. Attorney positions in Charlotte to focus on violent crime

Last week, the Justice Department announced the creation of more than 300 Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions nationwide. It’s the most significant expansion in decades. The Western District of

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Will the federal government lower North Carolina drug crime?

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it wants to reduce instances of drug crime in North Carolina’s Eastern District. To do so, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has issued an initiative that

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What should I expect during a field sobriety test?

Police conduct field sobriety tests as a part of their drunk driving investigations. Police usually will not conduct a field sobriety test until after they have established a suspicion of

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Managing the client who won’t keep their mouth shut

Every lawyer has one of them: The client who can’t keep quiet. Who won’t follow commonsense guidance. Who opens their mouth even when it’s clearly in their best interests not

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Underage drinking and underage drinking and driving

Underage drinking is a common issue throughout the United States. Because all forms of drinking and driving endanger the public, lawmakers throughout the country have created strict state laws to

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What Are The Some Common Defenses Against Drug Crime Allegations?

Ever since the United States began its war on drugs, state and federal governments have been vigilant in policing the nation to eradicate instances of drug possession, drug sales, drug

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What does the “Golden State Killer” case mean for genetic privacy?

It’s a story that seems straight out of a CSI episode: A cold case involving a string of rapes and murders. A crime-scene DNA sample that sat in a freezer for decades.

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Law enforcement using ghost cars to enforce drunk driving laws

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has a new kind of vehicle in its arsenal. They’re describing it as a “stealth weapon” to be used in combat against intoxicated drivers.

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4 tips when using a designated driver

Every night that you go out with your friends to have a good time, you should always choose one person who will stay sober. This person shouldn’t drink a drop

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2 black men victimized by discrimination in Starbucks arrest

Everyone has heard stories of racially motivated arrests, and most people know that they’re a problem. However, when these incidents are recorded on video, they have a much stronger effect

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