In the mid-1990s North Carolina created a structured sentencing system for misdemeanors and felonies committed after December 1, 1995. I recently observed a case where the alleged crime had been committed in 1992, and in that case the defendant was sentenced under the old North Carolina sentencing system. But for all felonies or misdemeanors alleged…
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DUI and Dramshop laws… Liability for DUI’s can extend to bars and clubs
Most jurisdictions have dramshop laws. These are laws that put liability on bars, clubs, and other places that serve alcohol. If those places observe a patron becoming too intoxicated, and continue to serve the person alcohol, they can be held liable for any injury to other parties. So for instance, if someone gets drunk at…
Advice from a Criminal Lawyer: Facebook, MySpace, Social Networking
MySpace, Facebook, Social Networking… all the kids are doing the social networking thing these days. Twittering too! A lot of adults also use these tools, including LinkedIn and on and on. They’re fun, they’re great ways to keep in touch with friends, to reconnect with old friends, and to share what’s going on in your…
An Introduction to North Carolina Drug Crimes, as handled in Raleigh, Wake County
I’ve got an overview of North Carolina’s drug laws in a section on various North Carolina laws. North Carolina has pretty harsh drug laws, so harsh that people coming from New York City, where similar drug crimes are treated much more leniently, may find themselves facing years and years for the same crime here in…
I’ve heard private attorneys are expensive. Can I afford a Raleigh, Cary, or Apex criminal attorney?
If you’re thinking that a criminal lawyer is going to cost you tens of thousands of dollars, I’m here to tell you that’s wrong. Now, it’s true, some cases are very complex, and if you’re charged with murder, it’s going to cost you a chunk of change in order to hire a criminal lawyer, not…
A plea machine or a Raleigh trial attorney. Which would you prefer?
Someone asked me a few weeks ago whether I was really intending to help him with his case, or whether I was just eager to get it over with. This was after I had recommended the plea offer because, in his circumstances, it was about the best he was going to do. I think he…
Advice from a Raleigh Criminal Lawyer: How can talking to a criminal defense lawyer protect me?
A criminal lawyer – whether he’s in Apex, Raleigh, or Cary – knows what to expect from the process. He’s been through it many, many times before. He knows what your rights are, and he knows how to protect them. Simple things: like preparing your family for your possible arrest, making sure you don’t talk…
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