The Second Chance Act makes many in North Carolina eligible to remove convictions and dismissals from their criminal record through the expunction process.
Category: Criminal Charges
Expunction of Criminal Charge in North Carolina
Criminal charges stay on your record, even when dismissed. Many charges are eligible for deletion from your record through the expunction process.
Can you get a DWI on a boat?
Yes, you can be charged with drunk driving a boat. It’s called boating while impaired (BWI), and BWI applies to motorboats, sailboats, and even canoes and kayaks.
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Are Wake County courts closed for coronavirus?
As state and local concern about the spread of corona virus (COVID-19) grows, it is possible that the North Carolina Judicial Branch will close certain sessions of court. But, unless the courts are closed or your attorney explicitly tells you your presence is waived, you must be in court on your court date.
Can North Carolina Quarantine Coronavirus Patients?
Quarantine and Isolation in North Carolina In North Carolina, not only does the state have the authority to quarantine individuals infected by coronavirus, but one can be charged with a misdemeanor for violating the state’s authority. Can North Carolina quarantine patients? There are statutory and administrative code provisions that authorize the state to place restrictions READ MORE
When is Larceny a Felony?
By default, larceny is a class 1 misdemeanor, but it can be charged as felony larceny depending on the value of the property and the way the property was taken.
New North Carolina Law Makes Changes to Sexual Assault Consent Rules
The North Carolina General Assembly unanimously voted to approve changes to North Carolina sexual assault rules, including revocation of consent during sex.
What do I do if I am under criminal investigation?
Stop talking and call a lawyer. Immediately. Your attorney will advise you of the next steps to clear your name of the criminal investigation.