Category Archives: Other Criminal Offenses

Every road in North Carolina has a posted speed limit for a reason. It indicates that the nature of that specific road, and the setting in which it resides, mean that it is not safe to…

Homicide, murder, and manslaughter are all serious criminal offenses under North Carolina law. They each involve someone’s life being taken by another person. All these offenses can carry severe penalties, including imprisonment and, in particularly egregious…

While people struggling financially might not wish to file for bankruptcy, the proceedings could provide a viable pathway out of a challenging fiscal situation. Bankruptcy proceedings occur in federal court, so any North Carolina resident who…

Those accused of domestic violence in Gaston County, North Carolina, may be eligible for bail. The possibility of bail depends on several factors that a judge will have to consider. Domestic violence bail process A defendant…

Voluntary manslaughter is a serious felony charge in North Carolina. While it is not as serious as a murder charge, it has a longer potential sentence than a charge for involuntary manslaughter. A person who is…

A charge of wire fraud could change the life of a North Carolina resident. It’s a white-collar crime that is considered very seriously and carries significant penalties. What is wire fraud? Wire fraud is a serious federal…

North Carolina deems assault and battery as serious criminal charges. It’s important to know the laws surrounding the offense. How is simple assault and battery classified? North Carolina categorizes some assault and battery charges as misdemeanors. These offenses include…

Every state has controlled substance laws to regulate certain drugs because of the potential danger. North Carolina drug laws are tougher than other states, even for the first offense. A person charged with a drug crime…

Persons placed on a sex offender registry might find their inclusion on the list impacts their lives for years after completing a prison sentence, parole, or probation. Court challenges have led to people getting their names…

When a family member or partner becomes abusive, it may be necessary to seek a domestic violence restraining order. The order issued by a judge could bar contact between the alleged abuser and the person seeking…