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Your diet may lead to a false positive on the breathalyzer
The new year meant a new you, and you set out on a cleaner way of living. Exercise and diet are now a focal point in caring for yourself. While a ketogenic diet is popular, it may have an unintended side effect. If a police officer…
Is involuntary manslaughter a felony?
Many people are aware that crimes that involve the death of a person, particularly murder, are among the most serious and can result in jail time. Manslaughter is generally viewed as a lesser crime than murder, and although voluntary manslaughter still involves the intentional killing…
Do you understand everything about expungement?
You have made some mistakes in your past, ones you have learned from. You now want to expunge your criminal record, so you can enjoy your new life in North Carolina. To help you understand what life is like after a successful expungement, The Marshall Project offers…
Can you get a DUI the day after drinking?
You did everything you were supposed to do – drank responsibly, used a rideshare service to get home. The morning after a night out, however, you find yourself getting stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, charged with DUI and wondering how this could have happened.…
When does theft become a felony in North Carolina?
Theft refers to the unlawful taking of another person’s property without consent or the legal right to do so. Under North Carolina law, theft goes by another name: “Larceny.” Regardless of which term the charges against you use, you face criminal penalties. The severity of…
Understanding constructive possession
You could face a lengthy prison sentence plus a considerable fine if a North Carolina judge or jury convicts you of committing an alleged drug offense. Regardless of the specific crime with which the prosecutor charges you, however, your conviction rests on the supposition that (s)he sufficiently…
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