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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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North Carolina’s Veterans Treatment Court

The State of North Carolina has recently joined a growing contingent of states to address the surging numbers of veterans entering the criminal justice system by opening a Veterans Treatment

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What does North Carolina’s open container law entail?

In North Carolina, the transportation of an open container of alcohol is governed by law. However, a violation of this law does depend on the type of vehicle it is

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North Carolina woman charged with embezzlement

According to the North Carolina Department of Revenue, a 56-year-old woman stands accused of embezzling approximately $30,000 in withholding tax money for the state. The woman was arrested last month

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New law may have little effect on marijuana drug crime arrests

Lately, getting both houses of Congress and the president to agree on anything seems like a victory — even a federal spending bill. However, when President Obama signed the latest

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North Carolina Laura’s Law increases DWI penalties

There is a law in North Carolina known as “Laura’s Law” that increased the possible legal ramifications in some cases of driving while impaired. Enacted in 2011, the law was

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Changing a felony to a misdemeanor in North Carolina

If you are accused of a felony in North Carolina, the impact on your personal rights and your future can be very significant. Those who are convicted of felonies are

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Legal definitions of sexual assault in North Carolina

Avoiding charges of sexual assault or rape in North Carolina becomes much easier when one understands what the legal definitions are in the state. According to the NC General Statute

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What is child pornography as defined by federal law?

A conviction on the charge of distributing child pornography can affect more than just a person’s freedom. The stigma associated with any child sex crime is one that will not

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