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If you’ve been arrested on the suspicion that you’ve committed a crime, it’s important to understand your Constitutional rights. Whether it’s a DWI/DUI, a drug crime, an assault, or any other type of criminal offense, law enforcement is requi… Read More

Being charged with a criminal offense can be a stressful and emotionally overwhelming experience. Regardless of whether it’s a misdemeanor or a felony, a conviction can be life changing and result in serious consequences — including monetary fine… Read More

In many states, public intoxication is a criminal offense. But while it is not illegal to be drunk in public in North Carolina, it is against the law to be drunk and disorderly. Effectively, this means causing a scene in public that impacts the safet… Read More

Being charged with a crime can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. While you might have seen the criminal justice system depicted in movies or on TV, these dramatizations are very different from how a case plays out in real life. If it is you… Read More

If you own a firearm, it’s important to be aware of when and where you can legally carry it. While North Carolina gun laws allow for the open carry of a long gun or handgun in an automobile without requiring a permit, the law can be complex when it… Read More

If you were scheduled to be in court and failed to appear, you could face serious consequences. Whether you missed your court date because you were ill, too nervous, or you simply forgot about it, not showing up is considered a crime. Failure to appe… Read More

If you find out a warrant has been issued for your arrest, you may be wondering what happens when you turn yourself in to the police. This can be scary and stressful for most people who have been charged with a criminal offense. However, surrendering… Read More

Although North Carolinians have a right to bear arms under both the federal and state constitutions, there are various restrictions that are imposed and permits required to comply with North Carolina gun laws. But there is a considerable amount of co… Read More