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How Does DWI Affect Higher Education?
Read moreMost people know that a DWI conviction affects employment opportunities. Such a conviction may also have a negative impact on education as well. DWI consequences may affect high schoolers attempting to enroll in college, as well as current college students.
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High Court Limits Law Enforcement Use of Cellphone Location Data
Read moreIn a June 2019 decision that profoundly affects Raleigh criminal defense lawyers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police officers cannot use cell phone locators to track suspects without first obtaining search warrants. In Carpenter v. United States, a sharply divided Court ruled in favor of Michigan resident Timothy Carpenter. To link Carpenter to a string of Radio Shack and T-Mobile robberies in Ohio and Michigan, law enforcement officers looked at 127 days of cell phone tracking data which pinpointed Carpenter’s location at almost 13,000 points.
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Employment Consequences of a DWI Conviction
Read moreNorth Carolina has some of the toughest DWI laws in the country. So, in Wake County, the consequences for a DWI conviction do not end in courts of law. They can also negatively impact current and future employment opportunities. Whether you are currently looking for work or already have a job, a criminal record is often detrimental in many more ways than one.
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Should I Plead Guilty to a DWI?
Read moreWhen we meet with clients, at some point, they almost invariably ask if they should plead guilty to the pending DWI charges. These people are understandably worried because, in most cases, they had been drinking. And, police officers usually tell defendants they have more than enough evidence to convict them.
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Some Common Drug Possession Defenses
Read moreDrug possession is the most commonly-charged drug crime in North Carolina. Possession may be a misdemanor or a felony, largely depending on the amount and type of controlled substances involved. Moreover, aggressive prosecutors often use any shred of circumstantial evidence to enhance charges to distribution. The penalties are much higher in these cases.
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Avoid These Common DWI Arrest Mistakes
Read moreIn most cases, especially for first-time offenders, a DWI arrest is an overwhelming situation. The resulting stress, fear, and anger often cloud judgment, which may cause some common mistakes. A serious mistake early in the process may have significant ramifications and handicap your Raleigh DWI lawyer.
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How Does Reclassification of PDP Affect Felony Sentencing?
Read moreAs mentioned in our previous blog, as part of a nationwide relaxation of marijuana laws, North Carolina lawmakers recently reclassified PDP charges as Class 3 Misdemeanors, if the paraphernalia is used in conjunction with marijuana. This change represents a significant reduction from the old Class 1 Misdemeanor classification. Class 1 offenses have harsher punishments and fines.
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Possession of Marijuana Drug Paraphernalia Reduced to Class 3 Misdemeanor
Read moreFor many years, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (PDP) has been a Class 1 Misdemeanor in North Carolina. Then, on December 1, 2014, the State Legislature reclassified PDP as a Class 3 Misdemeanor, if the paraphernalia was used in conjunction with marijuana. In all other situations, PDP is still a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
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Why a Former Prosecutor Should Handle Your Criminal Case
Read moreIf you have been arrested for or charged with a criminal offense, you want to enlist the help of a criminal defense attorney with experience. Although a lawyer who has an excellent track record in defending criminal cases is important, think about the advantages of also having one with experience as a prosecutor.
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Lifting Restraining Orders in Wake County
Read moreRestraining orders are often issued in cases involving domestic violence in order to protect someone from another, including restrictions with regard to approaching the filing party’s home, place of work, and another known area where he or she frequents.