Criminal Defense

Thinking straight and acting rationally can be challenging when you are under arrest. You may experience many different emotions, including fear, anger and shock, all at once. When you panic under such circumstances, you may act in ways that may further complicate the...

When a driver is exhibiting signs of potential intoxication, police may stop that individual to determine if he or she is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Swerving, difficulty maintaining the lane, driving at erratic speeds and more are all signs of possible...

Many who live in North Carolina already know that this state has some of the strictest drunk driving laws in the country. Authorities have little tolerance for offenders, and if you are unfortunate enough to be charged with DWI, you can expect your life to become...

The penalties for a criminal charge exist to help reform criminals and deter individuals from recommitting or committing the crime at all. This is why the penalties associated with serious crimes are severe. However, when a low-level crime is committed and the accused...

You may have had a general idea of where your life was heading, or you may have planned to just take life as it comes. However, a tragic turn of events may have left you with an uncertain future, especially if those events led to the death of someone else. If...

When police conduct a traffic stop, they are almost always on the alert for illegal goods, most commonly illicit drugs. However, not every traffic stop justifies a search for additional criminal activity. The circumstances of the stop must provide probable cause for a...

The North Carolina Legislature has again revised this state’s expunction laws. Some of the changes have already taken effect, and others that are slated to take effect in the upcoming months likewise promise to give some Harnett County residents the chance to clear...

After having watched procedural dramas for many years, most North Carolina residents may be under the impression that every arrest made is legal and searches conducted reasonably. However, this is not always the case—certain legalities must be completed by the...

When a crime occurs in the Lillington area families can be desperate for answers as to what happened to their loved one. This is understandable in such an emotionally traumatic time. Sometimes these families believe their loved one died because of another person’s...

When police place you under arrest, it can be difficult to think straight. You may be afraid, angry or shocked, and the situation may be chaotic and confusing. More than anything, you just want it all to end as quickly as possible so you can return to your normal...