A criminal record can follow you for years, impacting career ambitions, housing applications and more. In North Carolina, you can clear certain offenses from your record through expungement. This process can give you the fresh start you have been looking for and open...
Theft is a broad term that covers various unlawful acts of taking someone else's property. In North Carolina, theft can range from petty larceny to more severe crimes like burglary and robbery. Petty larceny: This involves stealing property valued at $1,000 or less....
It's not unusual for a simple disagreement to escalate into a fight. Sometimes, a fight like this can end peacefully without physical contact. But other times, it becomes hostile and gets physical. When hostility escalates and physical actions are involved, such a...
As a criminal offense, driving while impaired (DWI) has long-lasting repercussions. Apart from the fines, license suspensions, and jail time, convicted rivers also get a criminal record. DWI offenses are usually associated with alcohol. However, North Carolina’s laws...
Shoplifting may seem trivial to some, especially when the only victims are big stores that can easily replace their stock. However, it’s still a theft crime in North Carolina and other U.S. states that violates the law. It’s important to understand the legal...
Laser devices such as pointers and holograms are typically used for visuals and presentations, but that doesn’t stop them from being dangerous. Even a laser pointer with very low power settings can damage a person’s eyesight when exposed for a long period of time....
North Carolina allows gun owners to carry a concealed handgun for as long as they have a valid permit. Having a concealed firearm can help keep the owner safe, especially if they’re traveling to an unfamiliar area rife with crime. But gun owners don’t always go to...
While credit and debit cards make purchasing things much more convenient, they’re also tied to the accounts and identities of the persons they’re registered with. This means it’s illegal to use the payment card of another person. But what if you’re using the card of a...
Fights happen. Most of the time, these fights are simply verbal, but other times, these fights escalate to fists. As a result, you may end up facing assault charges. If this is you, then you may likely wonder if you can claim self-defense or mutual combat to avoid...
The impact of methamphetamine, or meth, reverberates through the state with devastating consequences that affect individuals, families and communities. In fact, a recent survey by the National Institute on Drug Abuse states that almost 1% of people say they used the...
