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What criminal defense “story” is appropriate for your case?

Every criminal defendant has the right to his or her day in court. In many cases, this right can be of enormous benefit to a defendant, regardless of whether the

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What if police arrest me for drunk driving but I wasn’t driving?

Imagine the following circumstance: You go out to a bar on a Saturday night — and although you’re slightly embarrassed to admit it — you had an unusually good time.

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27-year-old arrested and accused of drug crimes in Huntersville

A simple traffic stop has led to a drug arrest in Huntersville. According to police in the area, they pulled over a 27-year-old man at approximately 1 a.m. last Tuesday,

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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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