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What are the laws on online solicitation in North Carolina?

The Internet has brought an entire new world to the masses. Many parents, though, are concerned about how their children are treated while online and worry about ways to protect

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Part I: Firearms Rights Restoration – A Brief History of Firearms Rights in North Carolina

The Second Amendment: Right to Keep and Bear Arms Of course, in any post concerning firearms rights, you’re going to hear about the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It

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Good Samaritan laws and drug overdose immunity in North Carolina

Since 1990, drug overdoses in this country have tripled. The increasing abuse of prescription opioids is one of the main reasons for this increase. Many people have been fearful of

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What are the penalties for a federal crime like Medicare fraud?

When someone is charged with Medicare fraud, it is a federal crime. This means that the penalties quickly become very serious. Medicare fraud can be committed by a single individual,

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Questions about North Carolina blood alcohol concentration tests

For those who have never been charged with a DWI in North Carolina, there may be a lot of questions surrounding the blood alcohol concentration tests. Below, you’ll find the

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Alleged drunk driver crashes, woman killed in wreck

A retired schoolteacher is dead and the other driver who caused the wreck is now behind bars following a fatal collision in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, last month. The 30-year-old

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How is DNA used in a sex crimes case?

In many sex crime cases, there is no DNA evidence found that can be used at trial. However, for the cases that do involve DNA evidence, it can be difficult

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What are the laws on gun ownership in North Carolina?

In North Carolina and all other states, federal law prohibits some people from possessing, transporting, shipping or receiving explosives, firearms or ammunition. The possession of a firearm may be constructive

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What are North Carolina’s penalties for drug trafficking?

North Carolina vigorously pursues and prosecutes those suspected of trafficking illegal drugs within and across its borders. In order to stay on the right side of the law, it can

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DNA from discarded cigarette upheld as evidence in North Carolina

Most people are aware that the Fourth Amendment protects them from unreasonable search and seizures. However, the courts sometimes rule on evidence that isn’t covered under this amendment. Recently, the

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