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Category Archives: Other Criminal Offenses
The plea agreement process in North Carolina
Assaults and violent crimes are not always prosecuted in the courtroom; a plea agreement is often reached before the case ever reaches trial. You may want to know what you can expect if you find yourself…
Reasons why eyewitnesses can get it wrong after a crime
The courts in North Carolina have used eyewitnesses in criminal proceedings for decades. Witnesses are supposed to establish facts and help the authorities determine whether someone is guilty of a crime. However, witnesses can make mistakes…
Procedure for being removed from the sex offender registry
Everyone convicted of a sex offense in North Carolina is required to register with the Department of Public Safety as a sex offender. The registration period typically requires the convicted sex offender to be listed for…
Why insider trading could be wrong
Insider trading is a white-collar crime that you may have heard about in North Carolina, but you might not know what it entails or why you should care. Insider trading is when someone who has access…
What is involved in wire fraud?
It is hard to definitively define wire fraud. There are many different techniques that people use to commit mail or wire fraud in South Carolina. However, the same types of wired technologies are used, and the…
Mortgage fraud comes in two different forms
There is a good chance that you obtained a mortgage to finance the purchase of your North Carolina home. It’s also likely that you obtained the loan in a lawful manner. However, it’s not uncommon for…
Distinguishing between specific intent and general intent
When violent crimes are committed in North Carolina, what many people don’t know is that there’s a difference in these crimes depending on the state of mind of the person who committed them. Specific intent and…
Acts that constitute tax fraud
Tax fraud is not a mistake since it’s a willful intention to avoid paying tax. Tax fraud happens to businesses and individuals. Tax evasion is among the common types of tax fraud. In the US, taxpayers…
The consequences of breaking and entering in North Carolina
There are consequences to breaking and entering into a building in North Carolina. Some individuals will face felony charges while others will face misdemeanor charges for this type of crime. Several factors determine what type of…
Does burglary always involve theft?
Images associated with burglary often involve someone illegally entering a North Carolina home and then exiting with stolen items. While many burglary incidents involve theft, they reflect two separate crimes. Therefore, burglary could occur even when…
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