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The basics of federal prosecution

Criminal defendants who are accused of violations in criminal court may have a lot of questions about their looming legal process. Cases that are heard in federal court tend to

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What happens if I refuse a breath test for DWI?

North Carolina residents who are subject to a drunk driving traffic stop may not know that they have the legal right to refuse a breath test while they are pulled

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Drug crimes can have major effect on young people’s future

Are you a young person who is facing drug charges because of possessing even a small amount of marijuana or another illegal substance? It is important to realize that a

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What are the categories of white collar crime?

Do you know the types of crimes that are considered “white-collar” violations? In most situations, white collar crimes involve financial misdeeds that are often attributed to those with larger personal resources. However,

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Poacher gets 5 months for federal crimes in national park

A North Carolina man has received five months in jail for possessing an illegal plant. No, he was not convicted on charges of marijuana possession; in fact, the man was

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Repeat offender’s bond increased after new sex crimes charge

A North Carolina criminal defendant’s bond has been quadrupled after he was accused of kidnapping and assaulting a girl in Spring Lake. The man, who is already a registered sex

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Former Charlotte mayor to be sentenced soon for federal crimes

News reports out of North Carolina show that the former mayor of Charlotte, Patrick Cannon, could be sentenced in early September for his conviction related to a corruption case. Cannon

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Internet sex crimes outpace existing legal statutes

The term “selfie” is still relatively new in the cultural lexicon, but it is making a big splash in criminal law cases involving child pornography. Technological innovations tend to move

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Criminal Defense Attorney Kevin Marcilliat Gets Not Guilty Verdict in Wake County DWI Case, Despite .08 BAC

RALEIGH, NC – Kevin Marcilliat, criminal defense attorney with the Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, successfully defended a client charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI) in Wake County, ultimately securing a

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What is the role of a grand jury in federal crimes?

If you have been accused of a federal crime in North Carolina, you may have a lot of questions about the legal process you are about to experience. Prosecution for federal

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