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Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Durham, Wake, and Orange Counties Facing Charges? Don’t Walk into Court Unprepared. If you've been charged with a crime in North Carolina, your first court date, often called a first appearance or initial hearing, is a critical moment in your case. While it might seem like a procedural formality, how you handle that first appearance can…[...]

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Raleigh’s first quarter crime report for 2025 shows a mix of progress and concern. Some categories are improving, while others are heading in the opposite direction. These shifts matter not only for your sense of safety but also for how charges are investigated and prosecuted in Wake County. The report breaks down which offenses have climbed and which have dropped,…[...]

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Imagine you've had a few drinks and decide to sleep it off in your car. Maybe you pull over in a parking lot with the keys in the ignition, but the engine off. You’re not driving, so you think you’re being safe, right? However, you can still face a DWI while parked in Raleigh, NC. North Carolina DWI law has…[...]

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More police tape is showing up across Raleigh and Durham. Headlines report new shootings, assaults and arrests. That rise in violence is changing how cases move through the system. Officers act faster, prosecutors file charges sooner and the window to explain your side closes quickly. Raleigh reported 22% increase in homicides during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the…[...]

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There are many types of crimes that occur in North Carolina. Young adults may get in trouble for shoplifting or experimenting with drugs. Adults can face a variety of criminal charges, with violent criminal charges often being the most serious. Those accused of injuring other people may face criminal charges. Not only do they have to worry about the penalties…[...]

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There are many ways for people in North Carolina to break the law. They could steal from other people or hurt them. They could decide to drive home after drinking with friends at a bar. Unlawful possession or distribution of drugs is also a criminal offense. Many people cannot even imagine intentionally stealing from others or harming them through physical…[...]

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The last thing you want to see on the road ahead is a sobriety checkpoint. Even if you have not been drinking, it can be a stressful process. Here are three important details to understand regarding these checkpoints. 1. The police must follow the rules As we have mentioned in previous blog posts, the police must follow strict rules in…[...]

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Most road users are likely aware that drunk driving is a major public safety concern. Many motorists have encountered devastating accidents and sustained catastrophic injuries due to drunk driving. For this reason, it is important to raise awareness about the factors that contribute to driving under the influence. Understanding the types of vehicles most commonly associated with drunk driving is…[...]

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People get arrested every day in North Carolina for driving while impaired (DWI) offenses. In some of those cases, the state has chemical evidence showing that the driver was over the legal limit. Other times, a crash or poor driving might be the reason that police officers decide to arrest a motorist. Generally speaking, anyone who is over the legal…[...]

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Ralph Kennedy Frasier, born on September 16, 1938, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and passing away on May 8, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida, led a remarkable life dedicated to justice, equality and corporate leadership. Attorney and executive Ralph Kennedy Frasier's journey to the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law is a significant chapter in civil rights history. In 1955,…[...]

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