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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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Posted in Criminal Defense | Comments Off on 3 Things To Know About Sobriety Checkpoints

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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Posted in Criminal Defense | Comments Off on Can a state charge you with a DUI if your BAC is under the limit?

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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Some police searches occur because the state already has evidence of criminal activity. If police officers have gathered information conducting a particular individual or location to criminal activity, they can go to a judge to request a warrant. That being said, many criminal cases develop spontaneously because of something that police officers notice in public locations. What they observe about…[...]

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Posted in Criminal Defense | Comments Off on When do the police have probable cause for drug-related searches?

Laws on marijuana vary from state to state in the US. Individuals over twenty-one can use the drug legally in states like California, New York, and others. Still, in North Carolina, the penalization of the drug remains to this day (August 2024). Possession can lead to criminal charges of varying degrees. Yet, the local laws on marijuana do not entirely…[...]

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Posted in Firm News | Comments Off on How common is marijuana usage in North Carolina?

There are numerous ways that accusations of domestic violence could affect someone's life. If a spouse alleges that someone is abusive, the person accused may worry about ending up in court. Domestic violence accusations can carry a stigma that can follow someone for years if they do not respond appropriately. Defendants responding to accusations of domestic violence from a spouse,…[...]

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