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Drug cases are not a priority for the DA but are for the police
Every day, law enforcement officers arrest numerous people in the Charlotte area for minor and major criminal violations. In an attempt to reduce the criminal court’s load, a recent change to county policy should be reducing the number of people being arrested for low-level offenses,…
Police arrest 1 man, looking for another person involved in theft
Recently, equipment was reportedly stolen from the Burke County Search and Rescue team. Authorities say they have arrested one man responsible for the crime, but they are still looking for at least one other person believed to be involved in the incident. The accused and…
Can a medical condition lead to a DWI?
You may be surprised you are facing drunk driving charges after a recent traffic stop. You may have had only one beer or not been drinking at all, yet a breathalyzer test revealed you had a blood alcohol level of .08. Was the breathalyzer test…
Is expunction different than expungement?
In the legal world, many terms one might hear can be used interchangeably. Understandably, this can cause some confusion for individuals who are not familiar with the terms or use them frequently. For example, expunction versus expungement; in North Carolina, these two words mean the…
What Impact Do Drug Charges Have On College?
Sending your kids away to college is one of the most nerve-wracking moments for a parent. You don’t want to shelter your child, but you also want to make sure that they don’t push the limits of their newfound freedom too much. It’s natural for…
What are field sobriety tests, and are they accurate?
North Carolina residents suspected of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are usually stopped by police and asked to submit to certain testing. Breath testing is common, but so are the standard field sobriety tests. What are they, and are they accurate?…
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