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Is criminal expungement becoming easier?

Many people want a clean record. For those in North Carolina with an arrest record, expungement is already a possibility. What some do not realize is that if the courts charge you with a crime that is later dismissed, those arrests remain on your record.…

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Can young drug offenders have their records expunged?

In North Carolina, to carry a drug charge on your record can alter your life. Even after you serve your sentence, you may still face negative consequences. It does not necessarily matter the nature of your charge, the simple conviction damages a person’s reputation. Nowadays,…

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What are common white collar crimes?

White collar crime can be tricky to define because it encompasses quite a few different crimes. However, the best way to define it is that it involves finances and does not involve physically harming another person. These two aspects are what set it apart from…

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North Carolina drug seizure the “largest in county history”

Two North Carolina men, ages 35 and 30, are facing drug charges after a months-long investigation into their activities resulted in their arrests in the city of Williamston. The investigation was a joint effort among county, city and state authorities. A press release from law enforcement claims…

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Is home security video footage reliable evidence?

It seems that cameras are everywhere these days in North Carolina. Most people have them at their home. If a break-in occurs, law enforcement will often collect any security camera video the homeowner may have. While some cameras show great images and can lead to…

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How has ride-sharing availability affected DWI arrests?

You may be one of the thousands of North Carolinians who have taken advantage of ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber. Their availability and popularity have exploded across the state since 2014. Over that same time period, arrests related to drinking and driving have decreased…

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