Co-Workers Intending to Play a Prank Find Something More Insidious. A 36-year old man’s stint at a Christian Church in Lecanto, Florida ended when he was charged possessing child pornography, …
911 CALLS & CONFRONTATION
Supreme Court’s Absurd Ruling on Nature of 911 Calls If a witness were to get on the stand and say that he saw someone discharge a firearm, and this is …
SCOTUS STRIKES DOWN NC SEX OFFENDER LAW
Law prevented sex offenders from accessing social media. The Supreme Court of the United States has struck down a ban preventing convicted sex offenders from accessing social media, according …
FLINTSTONED ON MARIJUANA FRUITY PEBBLES
Deputies make a snacky find in a Halifax County stop on Interstate 95. A recent and hilarious alleged drug bust took place in Weldon, North Carolina, during a traffic …
You & Warrantless Searches on Probation
Not All Warrantless Searches are Permissible Just Because You Are on Probation It is well-settled law that a probationer must submit to warrantless searches of his residence, vehicle and/or person. …
NORTH CAROLINA STATUS OFFENSES – PART I
Status Offenses Typically Elevate Crimes to Active Sentences Status offenses essentially enhance a sentence, almost always on the basis of the defendant’s previous record. Here are two examples. Habitual Felon. …
REPRESENT: What to Do about Counsel when You’ve Been Charged with a Crime
Your 3 Choices Regarding Representation in Your Criminal Case When it comes to representation in a criminal case, there are three choices and three choices only: (1) you can represent …
Greensboro Criminal Defense Attorney: Homeowner Battles Burglar with Arrow
The bow and arrow defense. An Australian burglar will have a hard time sitting. A 68-year old archer, the prospective victim of the burglar, shot the burglar in the buttocks …
Greensboro Criminal Defense Attorney: Odor of Marijuana and the Car Stop
Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyer: When Police Stop You, and Marijuana is Involved, What Rights Do You Have? Unfortunately, and traditionally, in North Carolina, if an officer stops your vehicle and smells …
Felony Charges stem from White Van Armed Robberies
Greensboro residents be cautious of white vans late night. Last night a group of men in a white van pulled in front of two people walking down Cone Blvd. They …