Understanding your rights and obligations during encounters with law enforcement is crucial for safeguarding your liberties and ensuring fair treatment under the law. Whether you’re a longtime resident of North Carolina or just passing through, knowing how to navigate such situations can make all the difference in protecting your rights and avoiding unnecessary complications in…
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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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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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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 Impaired (DWI)….
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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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In this unprecedented time of COVID-19, Coolidge Law Firm wants to keep clients and friends informed of our operations as well as any relevant information. We place the health, safety, and welfare of our employees and clients as our top priority. As we monitor direction from the CDC and consult with our state and local…
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There is a lot of bad advice out there when it comes to how to deal with law enforcement. Much of the advice you hear online and from friends and family are nothing short of urban legends. Many of these urban legends are about what to do if you are pulled over for suspicion of…
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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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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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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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