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Many folks have found themselves subject to a prohibition on the receipt, possession, purchase, and transport of firearms under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9) due to a conviction for a “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. So what, precisely, qualifies as a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence? Under 18 U.S.C. 921(33), except for certain exceptions, a misdemeanor crime...
Reinstatement of your driver’s license Your North Carolina driver’s license is considered a privilege, not a right. It is therefore in the discretion of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) if and when to return your license. It is up to you, and your lawyer, to present a credible and compelling case to...
It’s no secret that hiring a criminal defense attorney is essential if you’ve been falsely accused of a crime, but what happens if you’re guilty? Even if the charges against you are valid, it’s important to understand that a criminal defense attorney is an essential asset. Here’s why. Many Americans who are arrested are innocent...
It is normal to have fun and maybe get a little rowdy with your friends. Whether you are hanging out at a bar, attending an event or even just walking down the sidewalk, things can sometimes get a little out of hand. If you or someone with you gets too rambunctious or disrespectful, the police may...
DRUG & AMOUNT PRISON SENTENCE (in months) MINIMUM FINE Marijuana 10-50 lbs. 25-39 $5000 50-2000 lbs. 35-51 $25000 2000-10,000 lbs. 70-93 $50,000 More than 10,000 lbs. 175-222 $200,000 Synthetic cannabinoid (in 3 grams dosage units) 50-250 dosage units 25-39 $5,000 250-1250 dosage units 35-51 $25,000 1250-3750 dosage units 70-93 $50,000 3750+ dosage units 175-222 $200,000...
Drug charges against you may be dismissed or reduced if: The officer did not have a valid reason to stop you. The officer did not have a valid reason to search you, your home (or whatever place you were), or your vehicle. Your consent to the search was not free and voluntary or the officer...
When convicted of a crime, you may have many regrets. You may dislike having to disclose it on every application. As time passes, you may start to wonder if there is any way you can get that mistake off your record. In North Carolina, expunction (another word for expungement) can wipe the slate clean. When wanting...
Any person who has been convicted of a felony is ineligible to possess a firearm in North Carolina under the Felony Firearms Act – G.S. 14-415.1. However, the legal right in this State of a person to purchase, own, possess, or have in the person’s custody, care, or control any firearm or any weapon of...
In North Carolina, you can be charged with driving while impaired, even if you weren’t drinking alcohol. Often times this happens when there are drugs in the drivers system, but there are also medical conditions that can mimic impairment. A well trained police officer will be able to tell the difference between someone who is...
Most people know that the legal limit in North Carolina is .08, but in our state it is possible to get charged with Driving While Impaired even if your BAC is less than .08. North Carolina’s Driving While Impaired statute is laid out in General Statute 20-138.1: § 20-138.1. Impaired driving. (a) Offense. – A...