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New Law in NC Makes It Easier to Expunge Your Record

Over the summer, Governor Roy Cooper signed a law that reforms the process for getting your criminal record expunged in North Carolina. While record expungement does not eliminate your criminal convictions, it does keep them out of the view of the public. Governor Cooper’s decision was based on his opinion that criminal justice should end […]

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What Do Police Look for in DWI Cases?

Being pulled over for driving while intoxicated is terrifying. You may be entirely confident you are sober, yet nervous enough to make mistakes that make you look inebriated. If you make a few too many mistakes, these can add up to an arrest, even if there is no hard evidence of a DWI. That is […]

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Can a Police Dog Legally Search My Vehicle?

When you are pulled over by the police while driving, you need to understand your rights in regard to searches of your vehicle and person. While you may think of searches as the police looking around your vehicle or patting you down, these can also be conducted by drug-sniffing dogs. K9 officers can be trained […]

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When Can a Juvenile Be Charged as an Adult in North Carolina?

If your child was recently taken into custody or accused of committing a crime, you are probably very anxious to learn whether they will be treated like a minor or an adult by the courts. In such a difficult situation, your concerns are certainly valid, because the difference between the juvenile and adult criminal court […]

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What Happens When You’re Arrested in North Carolina

Being accused of a crime and finding yourself arrested is a stressful prospect for anyone. However, the more you know about the process will make the experience that much more bearable because you’ll know what to expect and how to protect your rights. Essentially, there are two very different scenarios that may lead to your […]

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