White collar crimes are unique in many ways. They do not involve violence and are always associated with finances. Sometimes, it is difficult to pinpoint the victims of these crimes because they can be far-reaching in whom they impact. Also, those charged with these crimes…
Intellectual property can include books, art, music, trademarks, designs and video games. The government offers various protect for this type of property that allows you exclusive rights to use and sell it. If someone else uses or tries to claim your work as his or…
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a very serious crime in North Carolina. There are currently five levels of misdemeanor DWI, with level 1 considered the most serious offense. In the event a person receives three convictions within a seven-year period, a felony DWI charge will be…
North Carolina has very strict laws in place for dealing with cases of people driving while impaired. For drunk drivers and those who use illicit drugs, the public offers general condemnation of their actions. If someone died or suffered severe injury, the condemnation from the…
Many states have provisions for the expungement of criminal records, and North Carolina is no exception. The criteria for the removal of certain offenses usually involve misdemeanor charges and certain felonies of a non-violent nature. A charge of $175 must be paid and two notarized…
Imagine a North Carolina officer pulling you over for a DUI when you have not had anything alcoholic to drink. You may think you can easily get out of it once you have a breath test to show you are not lying when you say…
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