Criminal Defense
Nationally, the criminal defense system for the indigent is in absolute crisis. Although more than 50 years ago the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed that those who cannot afford an attorney are still entitled to one, the discrepancy in quality of representation is astounding. The law only concedes that a lawyer must be provided, yet…
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The magazine U.S. News and World Report publishes a yearly guide to the country’s best colleges. The 2015 edition now hosts new information, such as crime statistics. Most universities are required by the federal government to report this data, and it contains a mixture of offenses and arrests involving incidents both on and off-campus. It’s…
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Law enforcement and the judicial system treat arson cases very seriously, and with good cause. Fires that are intentionally set commonly lead to injury and loss of life. At the very least, there are financial costs involved and whenever evidence points to a specific suspect, criminal charges are involved, too. Many government agencies, including the…
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In the United States, few people understand how the system works until they, themselves, or a loved one have criminal charges brought up against them. This is a brief synopsis, but keep in mind that details will vary from case to case and only a lawyer familiar with your particular circumstances can properly advise you.…
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The number of exonerations today is astounding. Although estimates of innocent people convicted, in prison, or put to death may vary, one thing is for certain. Although people are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty, it often doesn’t occur that way. Believing their innocence is known, or cooperating with the expectation that they will…
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The topic of sobriety checkpoints in Raleigh is always a heated one. On one hand, proponents of them conclude that they help keep drunk drivers off the road. On the other hand, those against them claim they are ineffective and often argue that they’re intrusive, or area violation of their rights. Scope of the Problem…
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WNCN news recently dug into the number of DWI charges throughout North Carolina and they were surprised to find that there were vast differences in the number of cases each district is dismissing. On average, 21% of drunk-driving charges in the state are thrown out for one reason or another. However, in Granville, Harnett, Lee…
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Speeding might be the most widely-recognized traffic offense, but there are many other reasons a driver might be stopped. In North Carolina, any traffic offense adds points to your driving record. After only 12 points, your license can be suspended. Losing the ability to drive can significantly impact your daily life. You may be unable…
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Even if you never choose to drink and drive, you might be the victim of a drunk driving accident. In 2011, the FBI reported that 1,215,077 drivers were arrested for impaired driving. It might seem impossible to avoid another driver or control the actions of others. However, there are a few things that you can…
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The stereotypical criminal may be what most people imagine, but white-collar crimes are all too common as well. A white-collar crime is one committed by a business or government professional. He or she is motivated by money and the crime rarely involves violence. White-collar crimes are often committed by someone who is in a position…
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