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Sexual abuse reporting requirements in North Carolina

Sexual offenses such as statutory rape involve minors. This is a type of sexual abuse specifically targeted at those who are under 16 years old. There are a few exceptions

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Raleigh woman arrested over son’s death in drunk driving crash

One of the hardest circumstances facing parents is to bury their children. But the grief must be unimaginable for those parents who, due to their alleged negligence, caused the death

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Former Charlotte mayor shows contrition at his sentencing

People who have led honest, productive lives can get caught up in white collar crimes. Sometimes, the potential for seemingly-easy money is hard to resist. Financial stresses can also lead

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Former mayor of Charlotte goes to jail for bribery

A man who used to be the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, was caught in a bribery scheme. According to reports, someone brought him a suitcase that was entirely full

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North Carolina defendants need protection from tough legal system

If you are a North Carolina resident facing drug trafficking charges, you may be feeling a little scared and confused, especially if you are accused of federal violations. All allegations

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Avoid sex crimes registry for possession of child porn

Would you believe that the simple act of possessing child pornography would land you on the sex offender registry in North Carolina? Although many may see this as a relatively

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Wide variety of federal crimes covered by racketeering law

“That’s such a racket.” You may have heard this term used to refer to a financial scam, but do you know the actual definition of a “racket?” Legal experts say

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Are you required to register for sex crimes in North Carolina?

If you have been convicted of a sex crime in North Carolina, you may be required to list your personal information on the sex crime registry. This process is not

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4 arrested for drug crimes related to cocaine trafficking

News reports out of North Carolina indicate that two people from that state — and two from Texas — have been arrested in connection with a major drug distribution conspiracy.

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Drug crimes defendants can face aggressive prosecution

Did you know that you could be charged with a drug crime even though you never purchased or actually possessed an illegal substance? Police officers and prosecutors rarely care about

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