Every year, hundreds of people in North Carolina attempt to commit car insurance fraud. Sometimes, it's a deliberate attempt to scam their insurance company. Other times, it's a simple mistake that leads to charges of fraud. Whatever the case, it's important to find...
Criminal Defense
Does a conviction require a unanimous jury vote?
One of the constitutional rights of individuals in North Carolina and the rest of the United States is the right to a trial by jury. This is an important right because an individual is considered innocent until he or she is proven guilty by a court of law. The Supreme...
Supreme Court to hear Fourth Amendment case
North Carolina residents are protected against unreasonable government search and seizure by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and the scope of this protection has been clarified from time to time by decisions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The...
Oversharing can lead to criminal charges
For many people in the Wilmington area, posting all their thoughts and actions on social media is the norm. You may enjoy sharing your thoughts and activities on Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and other popular social media outlets for support, to make new...
5 college crimes (and how they can derail your child’s life)
Think back to when you were a teenager. You might shudder to think about what you wore, how you talked and what kinds of things you liked to do with your friends. Now imagine being judged by those same decisions well into adulthood. Under most circumstances, it...
4 mistakes to avoid if you are a tourist accused of a crime
People from across the country come to North Carolina, whether they are college students, corporate executives or families on vacation. Unfortunately, some of these people wind up accused of committing a crime. If you are in this situation, you might be tempted to...