When you are celebrating the end of high school, it may be tempting to have a few beers with your friends. If you drive while impaired, though, you may face severe consequences. These include a possible fine and jail time.  If you must serve time behind bars after a...

Known as the “five-finger discount,” shoplifting is a common crime. Stuffing toiletries in purses or piling on layers of clothes may not be the best way to get freebies, especially if the outing ends in arrest. North Carolina statutes break down shoplifting into two...

Being accused of a crime in North Carolina and found guilty of the same are two separate issues. It is often possible to face criminal charges but not get convicted. Anyone arrested and charged with a crime is guaranteed an opportunity to refute the charges in court....

If a North Carolina police officer makes a traffic stop, he or she might suspect the driver in question of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. A driver who notices flashing blue and red lights in his or her rearview mirror would be wise to safely...

Federal law enforcement officials in North Carolina say they conducted a recent drug task force operation that resulted in multiple arrests. Investigators say they believe the defendants were cooperating as part of an organized illegal drug network. Many of the 21...

Bonds of $500,000 were reportedly set for two men who are facing serious drug charges in North Carolina. Both arrests were made in conjunction with a task force investigation that was carried out over several weeks. One of the men in question is age 31 and the other...

North Carolina police have leveled some hefty allegations against a man they say has been supplying illegal drugs to the community. The Harnett County Sheriff’s Department made a statement on a recent Wednesday saying the man in question had a large amount of fentanyl...

You have worked hard to put together an impressive resume. While you are certain prospective employers will appreciate your education, skills and experience, you may also have some concern about a criminal conviction in your past. In North Carolina, it is possible to...

If a North Carolina police officer makes a traffic stop, it might have something to do with suspecting a driver of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Facing DWI charges in this state or any other is no small matter. It is possible, however, to...

When a North Carolina police officer makes a traffic stop, it sometimes leads to a suspected drunk driving arrest. Before an arrest is made, however, the officer in question might ask the driver to take a field sobriety test. Drivers are not obligated to comply with...