Child abuse is punishable as a crime. When you are facing allegations of child abuse, or if you think that child abuse may be occuring, you should consult with a criminal defense attorney. Unfortunately, child abuse allegations often occur in family law cases. Even a simple accusation of child abuse can potentially destroy a person’s…
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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?
Especially in this age of technology, when so many cons are accomplished via the internet, we must be hyper-vigilant about the detection of grifting. If you have been swindled, scammed, or conned, you know what “grifting” is. Even though it’s a term that may not be used often, or isn’t familiar to you, a grifter…
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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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Know Your Rights When You Are Stopped By The Police
It is a nerve-wracking and anxiety-inducing experience when you are driving and are stopped by the police. Sometimes you may have an idea as to why the police are pulling you over. And, sometimes you may not know why you are being pulled. What are the police required to tell you as to the reason…
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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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DUI vs DWI: What’s the Difference in North Carolina?
The acronyms DUI and DWI are spoken of frequently, but what exactly are the distinctions between the two? You may be surprised to learn that each state has its own definition of each term. Some states use Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to refer to the crime of drunk driving, while others use Driving While…
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CBD vs. THC: The Laws in NC
CBD and THC are very different in terms of the laws in N.C. What is lawful and unlawful can be confusing. More and more states are legalizing marijuana, both for recreational and therapeutic purposes, as well as products containing CBD that are used for health-related issues. Laws in different states are at varying levels of…
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