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You may be aware of the Constitutional protection against double jeopardy. Essentially, it is against the law for someone to be tried and convicted twice for one crime. However, double jeopardy does not necessarily prevent someone from facing charges or convictions for one crime at both state and federal levels. We briefly discussed this matter in a previous post, but…[...]

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There are rules that law enforcement must adhere to whenever they search a person or property. One of the steps outlined in these rules is properly serving a warrant. Here is a brief overview of what this means – and what you should do during this process. What does “serving” a search warrant mean? There are two critical steps to…[...]

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Does the time of year influence the risk of criminal charges? Research seems to indicate that it might. With warmer weather on the way for the next few months, it may help to be aware of these particular risks. What are the statistics for summer criminal charges? Reports indicate that not all types of crimes increase during the summer. In…[...]

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Sending a child off to college is worrisome enough. Parents hope their children will make good choices and stay out of trouble. Yet, a college campus can be rife with peer pressure and stress. The combination of these factors can lead students to seek ways to take the edge off – and make mistakes. In the last few years, drug…[...]

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Many people do not go a day without scrolling through social media. Whether they make a post to share their thoughts or peruse other pages, social media use is a commonplace, everyday occurrence. Social media plays a significant role in our daily lives – but it is also playing an increasing part in criminal cases. How does this role work,…[...]

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There is no shortage of television programs that depict the process of criminal cases and investigations. It is a popular genre. Of course, programs meant for entertainment do not delve into the details of what a criminal investigation entails. Here is an overview of the basic, critical facts to know about the process of an investigation. How does an investigation…[...]

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The first concern people have if facing criminal charges is usually whether or not they will go to jail. However, criminal charges can have many more far-reaching effects than the risk of jail time. It is commonly known, as the Office of Justice Programs noted in 2016, that a criminal conviction could impact someone’s ability to vote in local and…[...]

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You face a charge of “driving while impaired,” but you were not actually driving your vehicle. You may wonder: is that even possible? The short answer is yes, it is. The definition of “driving” under North Carolina law is an important distinction to make if you face charges. One question to ask yourself: Were you in control of the vehicle?…[...]

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If your child faces drunk driving charges, you could be reeling with worry. Suddenly their plans for college and their future are in jeopardy. As a parent, you wish to protect your children. So, you may wonder what you can do to handle this danger. Can you make it disappear? Here are a few critical things to know. First, zero-tolerance…[...]

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As we have discussed in previous blog posts, it does not take much for criminal charges – and penalties – to escalate. There are many details that investigators and prosecutors alike consider in a criminal case. Aggravating factors, or factors that influence the severity of the crime and consequences, play a large role in charging and sentencing individuals. However, these…[...]

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