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10.5 year sentence in North Carolina bank robbery case

A GPS tracking device led to the arrests of three people for robbing a bank in Wilson, North Carolina, in November 2014. Two of the men had robbed the PNC

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Woman arrested 38 years after walking away from halfway house

In February 1977, a woman walked away from a North Carolina halfway house. She had been convicted of writing bad checks worth more than $200 in 1974. On May 14,

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What are the three standard field sobriety tests?

If you’re pulled over in North Carolina, a breath test can tell police if you are under the influence or not. However, before using one, the police may turn to standard

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Raleigh man arrested for sex crimes involving a child

An arrest and possible conviction on any kind of sex offense deals a devastating blow to the defendant’s life. Sex offense accusations involving children increase the stakes even more, further threatening the

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Defending North Carolina residents in internet sex crimes cases

Believe it or not, you can get charged with a sex crime for using the Internet and engaging in what you believe to be perfectly legal adult activities. The thing

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Indictment charges 2 former corrections officers with extortion

Two former corrections officers in North Carolina have been indicted on charges of Extortion Under Color of Official Right. One of the officers, a 29-year-old man, is also charged with

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Federal charges filed for illegal gambling against father and son

Operating an illegal sweepstakes is a crime and a federal one at that. For a 44-year-old man and his 68-year-old father from Selma, North Carolina, the seizure of cash and

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Drug use trends in North Carolina

In the most recent national survey on drug use and health, 7.75 percent of surveyed North Carolinians reported that in the last month, they had used illicit drugs. For the

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Facing weapons charges with prior felonies

In some case, your past history of criminal convictions can lead to an increased risk of criminal charges now and in the future. One area where this is especially true

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Being charged with a sex crime will need competent representation

Being accused of a sex crime can ruin your reputation, your family life, and can even effect your employment status. There is definitely a stigma attached to this type of

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