Imagine this: You're arrested for some sort of crime, whether it's drunk driving, drug possession, assault or something else. You're absolutely sure that you're innocent -- but the police tell you that the evidence says you're lying. "Forensics," they may say, "never...
Criminal Defense
Why shouldn’t you let the police look around your car?
A lot of traffic stops evolve into drug busts with one simple question. The officer starts by asking, casually enough, "Do you mind if I look around your car?"If you know that you don't have any illegal drugs in your possession, you might be tempted to shrug and tell...
North Carolina man wins new trial over self-defense
A 33-year-old North Carolina man won a victory in the state's appellate court over his 2017 conviction for murder. The court has ordered a new trial in the case.According to the court, the jurors in the original case were not given proper notice of the state's...
North Carolina’s bail process is under review
If you get arrested, could you make bail?For a lot of people, the answer is, "Probably not." Judges routinely order bail in the vast majority of criminal cases -- but many defendants sit in jail waiting on their trials anyhow because they can't afford it. Even coming...
North Carolina man arrested for threatening campaign worker
A 28-year-old North Carolina man is under arrest for a variety of offenses after threatening and harassing a worker at the public polls.According to reports, the poll worker observed the defendant in the parking lot outside the polling location taking photos or video...
Criminal charges against North Carolina pet rescuer dropped
Most of the time, when people think of criminal activity associated with hurricanes and other natural disasters, looting usually comes to mind -- not an illegal animal rescue operation. Unfortunately, authorities in North Carolina decided to focus their attention on...
How can a phone call ruin your defense?
In prison, your right to privacy is sharply limited, even on the phone. In fact, you'll probably see a sign warning that all of your phone calls are being recorded. You may even get a reminder message before you start to dial.Take that warning seriously. Too many...
Assault and battery charges: What you should know
Assault and battery charges are serious business -- but the differences between the two aren't always easy to understand.The more you understand about the law, the better your chances of overcoming these kinds of charges. Here's what you need to know about assault and...
Think twice before you accept a plea deal on a drug charge
There's no such thing as a "minor" drug charge. No matter what anyone tells you to the contrary, all drug charges have the potential for long-term consequences.A lot of defendants charged with misdemeanor drug charges like possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia...
Infamous North Carolina murder case is making news again
The conviction of award-winning novelist Michael Peterson for the staircase murder of his wife, Kathleen, is one of the most notorious trials in the state's history. Many people still have questions about what really happened, and the twists and turns of the case have...