Raleigh, North Carolina is an amazing city of nearly 500,000 citizens. Recently, though, they had over 12,000 arrests for marijuana, cocaine, synthetic drugs, heroin, and other illegal substances. Are certain prescription drugs considered controlled substances? What happens if you’re arrested and charged with possession? What are the different charges you can get when convicted? How […]
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Have you been arrested for drug possession? You’re not alone. In 2017, over 1.6 million people were arrested for drugs in the US. Despite this, if it’s your first time being charged with drug possession, you’re probably scared, nervous, and unsure of what to do. If you ever find yourself in that situation, use our […]
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The average sentence for a felony conviction is three years in prison. But, that’s only if the judge (or jury) doesn’t see things your way. If you’ve found yourself on the wrong end of the law, you don’t have to give up. You still have options to fight for your freedom. Not sure where to […]
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The last place you want to find yourself is in jail. Many people are unlucky and are placed under arrest after committing a crime. If you have committed a less serious crime and violence was not used, you can get out of jail fast. How? Before being set free, the police have to book and […]
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You pushed the limits, and it happened. You got your first offense DUI. You probably thought you could have a couple of drinks and it would be alright, but that is exactly how tragic accidents occur. That said, getting your first offense DUI doesn’t have to be the end of the world if you take […]
Read MoreEvery day in the United States, 29 people die in a vehicle crash involving alcohol-impaired drivers. If you’re drunk and behind the wheel in North Carolina, get ready for the consequences. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense. There are five different NC DWI levels. Each one carries a different penalty based on the severity of the […]
Read MoreThe term “pretrial release” isn’t exactly something that comes up in everyday conversation. A light dinner party topic it may not be, but it certainly is an important concept to understand. Although most people won’t be arrested in their lives, others unfortunately will. What is pretrial release and is your loved one eligible? Click here to […]
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There are over 2.3 million people in containment facilities around the United States. If you are someone you know is facing jail time, you want to secure bail right away. What do you do if you can’t afford bail? There are a few options you can look into, but before you do anything, weigh the […]
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There are few people in the world that you don’t want to upset. One of these people is the judge. A great way to make a judge mad is by wasting his or her time by not showing up to a scheduled court case. Court cases are serious matters with serious consequences. Check out what […]
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More people die in alcohol-related crashes in North Carolina than in the rest of the United States on average. As a result, North Carolina law takes a tough stance on impaired driving. If you are caught driving while intoxicated, you will face some serious penalties. Keep reading for more information on what to expect if you […]
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