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Yes, some people on the North Carolina sex offender registry can petition a Superior Court judge to end the registration requirement. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-208.12A allows this in limited situations, usually after a long period of compliance and with proof that the person is no longer a public safety threat. Some offenders with…

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our North Carolina sex crimes defense attorneys know that over the past decade, accusations of sexual assaults on college and university campuses across the country have increased significantly. As many as four sexual assault cases per month are reported at some North Carolina universities. This increase has led to…

Someone can be charged with federal murder under specific circumstances that elevate the crime from a state-level offense to a federal one. Federal murder charges typically apply in cases where the crime violates federal law or involves certain factors that place it under federal jurisdiction. Murder is defined as the unlawful killing of another…

At Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC, our experienced Charlotte criminal defense attorneys know challenging DNA evidence in a sex crime case requires a strategic and multifaceted approach, given the weight such evidence can carry in court. However, this potential defense strategy is unique to each case because the circumstances surrounding the collection, handling, and analysis…

At Marcilliat & Mills, PLLC, our experienced Raleigh criminal defense attorneys recently reviewed a memorandum issued by Attorney General Merrick Garland with important revisions to the Department of Justice (DOJ) policies on federal crimes charges, pleas, and sentencings. The revisions, which will apply to future criminal prosecutions, and in some circumstances pending criminal cases…

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our attorneys know that when our clients are suspected of a crime in North Carolina, it may seem as though they have very few rights. Investigators, law enforcement, and even the prosecutor’s office treat suspects — even those who are fully innocent — as though they have no choice but…

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our skilled Raleigh murder defense lawyers know that when our clients are charged with taking another person’s life in North Carolina, their criminal case literally becomes a fight for their own. Depending on the charges and the individual’s criminal history, our clients are facing life-changing prison sentences — or in some…

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina have more than 80 years of combined experience representing clients. As one of the first orders of business, our skilled defense attorneys will ask the judge to set bail for our clients, which is money the defendant posts to get out of…

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our attorneys protect the rights of physicians, dentists, counselors, pharmacists, group practices, and other healthcare professionals and organizations when they are being investigated for Medicaid fraud in North Carolina. Our Wake County Medicaid fraud lawyers know that by the time healthcare professionals receive a letter from an investigator requesting documents or an…

If you have been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in North Carolina, the charges against you may include steep fines, prison time, and result in a significant criminal record that could jeopardize your future. Unfortunately, many people are unnecessarily facing drug trafficking charges due to an addiction problem that turns their personal use into…