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Expungement Q and A

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

Having a criminal record can have an extremely negative impact on a person’s life. Getting such a record erased is the dream of many, but most people feel that is unattainable. Thankfully, North Carolina laws allow for certain convicted individuals to apply for expungement, which…

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Driver charged in hit-and-run case

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

A North Carolina man was recently arrested for his involvement in a crash that left a woman dead. This accident occurred July 31, just before 1 a.m. Authorities say the accused failed to remain at the scene, so he is charged with hit-and-run and various…

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What actions could put your driver’s license at risk?

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Last Modified on May 11, 2022

From the time they are teenagers to their elderly years, many North Carolina residents rely heavily on their driver’s license. This license often acts as the gateway to their main form of transportation, and many find it much more difficult to get through their daily…

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What is considered criminal trespass in North Carolina?

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Last Modified on Mar 08, 2024

Trespassing is generally known as the act of entering or remaining on someone else’s property without their permission. In North Carolina, criminal trespass is actually divided into two different categories — first and second degree. What is the difference between the two, and what are the consequences that may…

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Dozens of people recently arrested for street racing

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2022

Police in North Carolina recently wrapped up an investigation they have been working on for the past six months after receiving multiple complaints about organized street racing and aggressive driving in the Charlotte area. As a result of this investigation, dozens of people have been…

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Police arrest 2 believed responsible for fatal shooting

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2022

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…

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