When looking up the different crimes people are arrested for in the Charlotte area, one seems to pop up most frequently — shootings. Just recently, two young men were arrested for a fatal shooting that occurred at a local Food Lion. If convicted, the consequences associated with…
When you face a problem in life, you, like many others in North Carolina and elsewhere, may simply hope that it will go away. If it is a small issue, it might go away without you having to address it, but more often, a problem…
A North Carolina teenager was recently arrested for allegedly tying up a woman at knifepoint. Authorities believe this was an attempted robbery and kidnapping. This young man is now facing several charges for the incident. If convicted, the consequences will be significant. What happened? According…
Identity theft comes in many forms. One of the most common these days is through credit card fraud. This is a matter that the state of North Carolina, as well as the federal government, takes seriously, as it can cost victims a lot — not…
North Carolina statute gives law enforcement officers certain powers to direct civilians. In some situations, when a person does not listen to an officer’s commands, they may end up in handcuffs and facing accusations of “willful failure to obey law enforcement.” A handful of individuals have…
Having a criminal record can have a negative effect on family relationships, one’s ability to secure quality housing and even one’s ability to find a decent job — among other things. Thankfully, by applying for expungements, individuals will be able to clear their records, which…
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