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Eligibility for North Carolina’s jail diversion program

A diversion program, as defined by the Encyclopedia Britannica, is a program that seeks to help the defendant of a criminal case avoid the formal processing of a convicted offender. Though diversion programs take many forms, the typical program diverts a person whom the courts would otherwise…

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Does receiving a DUI mean I have a drinking problem?

Being caught drinking and driving is a considerable legal issue. In many cases, the person convicted of a DUI also experiences abuse or addiction problems, which is often linked to run-ins with the law. Very Well Mind explains some of the processes put in place to determine…

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Study of 100 million traffic stops finds evidence of racial bias

Across the United States, people of color often complain that they are stopped by police — frequently — for no apparent reason. Nevertheless, these traffic stops result in citations, fines and arrests. Many argue that these traffic stops are clear examples of racial profiling. If…

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Store fire results in teen’s arrest in Guilford County

Teenagers in Charlotte should be able to look forward to their futures with excitement and anticipation. Their opportunities may seem virtually limitless, and that potential should be cultivated to their benefit. However, criminal activity may quickly derail their dreams. They could be forced to face…

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Requirements for ignition interlock devices

If you have been arrested for and charged with a driving while intoxicated offense in North Carolina, you will no doubt be concerned about the consequences that you may face and how these will impact your daily life. One of the consequences many people worry…

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Expunging a juvenile’s record

Every parent in Charlotte likely hopes that their children can look to the future and find it rife with opportunities. Those opportunities, however, can quickly become limited if a youth is convicted of a crime. A lack of experience and judgment can often lead kids…

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