North Carolina defines theft, or “larceny,” as the wrongful taking and carrying away of another person’s property without their consent and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property. There are many different types of larceny, including: Receiving stolen goods – the act of knowingly buying or receiving a property that is […]
Parenting isn’t easy and sometimes children make poor decisions that are out of our control. One call you never want to receive is from the police informing you that your child has been arrested for shoplifting. When receiving such a call it’s easy to feel panic, feeling that your child’s future is ruined. However, it’s […]
When you are convicted of a crime, one punishment that you may receive is probation. Sometimes probation occurs after you have completed your jail sentence, and sometimes it occurs instead of a jail sentence. When you are on probation you must follow certain conditions. If you willfully fail to do so, you can face serious […]
When you commit a crime, you should be held accountable for it. But when you commit another crime, the penalties may become more serious. This is the premise for habitual offender laws, also known as “three-strike” laws. These laws impose more penalties on those who are convicted of committing multiple crimes. In North Carolina, someone […]
Traffic stops can be intimidating. A law enforcement officer wants to look through your vehicle to ensure there is nothing illegal inside. Sometimes you have no choice but to allow the officer to do so. However, there are other instances in which you have the right to refuse the search. When Can You Refuse? An […]
In North Carolina, stalking is a very serious crime that can carry heavy legal penalties. That’s why it’s so important that you understand what constitutes stalking so that you can ensure that you avoid such behavior. There are two different types of stalking: stalking and cyberstalking. What is Stalking? Under state law, someone is guilty […]
When you’ve been involved in a car accident in North Carolina, it’s important that you stay at the scene of the accident to see if everyone else involved is okay and if there is any property damage. It’s also likely that you must notify the police and file a report of the accident. While most […]
It’s easy for many people to confuse being detained with being arrested. However, the legal implications of these two interactions with police vary significantly. Detainment In order for police officers to arrest you they require a certain threshold of evidence. So, what can an officer do if he or she believes that you committed an […]
You risk a lot when you engage in drug use. But what many people don’t know is that having a drug addiction can potentially land you in prison for a high-level felony. Under North Carolina law, an individual commits drug trafficking offense when he or she knowingly manufactures, sells, delivers, transports, possesses or conspires to […]
While often extremely inconvenient, sobriety checkpoints are legal. But while you may not evade them, you still have certain rights. Here are the dos and don’ts of sobriety checkpoints in North Carolina. DO Stop When Asked The Supreme Court has ruled that sobriety checkpoints are legal. Therefore, you must stop at a sobriety checkpoint if […]
