Category: Criminal
What Are the Punishments for Buying Alcohol and Selling Alcohol to Minors?
Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) special agents are intensely focused on stopping the illegal possession of alcohol for youth under the legal age of 21. Minors who drink alcohol can have serious emotional and physical problems as a result of alcohol intake. Given that the Raleigh/Durham area is home to several colleges and universities, there are…
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What is a Grifter?
It is an unfortunate reality that there are people who exist in the world with the purpose of conning other people out of money and property. Criminals whose crimes include credit card fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, known as “grifters,” will use the internet to scam innocent people. Particularly in the digital age of…
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9 Best Ways to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
Identity theft is real and on the rise, but there are things you can do to protect yourself against your identity being compromised and stolen. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal data to pretend to be you primarily for financial gain. Information like your name, Social Security number, and birthdate are the kinds…
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Burglary vs. Robbery: What’s the Difference?
The crimes of burglary and robbery have some commonalities, but there are also major differences between the two. In North Carolina, the definition of the crimes are very specific. If you’ve been arrested for committing a burglary and robbery in North Carolina, you should be aware of the differences in the legal definitions of these…
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What Crimes Can Lead to Classifying You as a Sex Offender?
Being classified as a sex offender can be devastating and can change your life permanently. If convicted, a sex offender usually serves time in jail or prison and must register routinely with his/her state’s Sex Offender Registry for a specified length of time. Before 1994, just a few U.S. states had laws that required sex…
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Have You Been Falsely Accused of a Crime?
When you have been falsely accused of a crime, there are certain things you should do in creating a strong defense from the very beginning. In a situation where you are being accused falsely, you can experience high levels of stress and worry. Having to defend yourself against something you know you didn’t do puts…
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Can an Intoxicated Person Give Consent?
The #MeToo movement has forced the American public to grapple with the topic of sexual assault and the more difficult question of consent. Whether or not a person agreed to engage in sexual intercourse is often the crux of rape cases. There are always uncertainties when it is one person’s word against another. When alcohol…
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North Carolina’s New Expunction Laws
It can be hard to move on with your life after a criminal conviction. Finding a job, getting into school, or finding housing, can all be negatively impacted by a criminal conviction on your record. However, ways exist to clear your record and the state of North Carolina has recently made it easier to do…
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Raleigh Child Sex Charges Dropped with Help of Coolidge Law Firm
State of North Carolina v. Bobby M. This case is everyone’s worst nightmare. Our client was charged with multiple child sex offenses including felony taking indecent liberties with a child, sexual battery, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The deck was stacked against our client. Just the accusations alone were damaging. The alleged…
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Raleigh Cracks Down on Bird/Lime Scooters and What that Means for Users
Tech startups are all taking a page out of the Uber playbook to be the next big thing. Bird and Lime motorized scooters have invaded the city of Raleigh, practically overnight, and like Uber’s early days, the scooter companies decided they would stealth launch their service and deal with regulators after they were already entrenched….
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