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Advanced Supervised Release in NC – A ‘Get Out Of Prison Early’ Card

Not everyone will spend their full maximum sentence in a North Carolina prison. In fact, not everyone will spend their full minimum sentence behind bars. North Carolina has created an

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Seven-figure bail set in Raleigh drug trafficking case

It’s a fact of American law that drug cases can involve some truly incredible numbers. State and federal laws treat drug crimes very seriously, and so the punishments for them

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Manslaughter charges against Charlotte officer draw criticism

When a police officer is forced to discharge his weapon, a widespread investigation usually follows. If a person has been injured or killed, police investigators need to know exactly what

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When Can I Get Out Of Prison? PRS in North Carolina

Individuals convicted of a felony offense in North Carolina are sentenced according to the structured sentencing grid for both minimum and maximum penalties, taking into account any prior criminal history.

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Mooresville couple accused of drug and weapon violations

America has some of the strictest drug laws in the entire world. In the last twenty years, these laws have become ever stronger, fueled by mandatory sentencing laws that can

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Greater Discretion For Federal Judges In Sentencing

The current safety valve allows judges to sentence below mandatory minimum levels for a non-violent drug crime. Bills introduced in both the House and the Senate this year would expand

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Raleigh Police Department to set up more patrols near campus

DWI checkpoints are a standard part of the law enforcement playbook. On certain nights on certain streets, one can expect to see police officers watching carefully for errant driving. Anyone

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US DOJ Takes Up Fight Against Mandatory Minimums

Earlier this year, Attorney General Eric Holder revealed a shift in policy at the Department of Justice – U.S. Attorneys would no longer be pursuing drug crimes that would trigger

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Charlotte I-85 And I-77 Corridor Hotbed For Drug Trafficking Arrests

Charlotte and the surrounding communities have been designated a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) meaning that local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are targeting this area a as

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Two Raleigh man charged with drug trafficking

Drug trafficking is one of the most serious drug-related offenses. Drug trafficking is often charged as a federal crime, and like many federal crimes, it is dealt with very harshly. Sentences

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