North Carolina Criminal Law Changes You Need to Know (Fall 2025 Update)
Exclusive Criminal Defense in Durham, Wake, and Orange Counties Laws Change. Your Defense Should Too. If you’re facing criminal charges, or even if you’ve already been sentenced—recent changes in North Carolina law could affect your case. From new expungement opportunities to how police can search your phone, Fall 2025 has brought major updates that every […]
Crime in Raleigh 2025: Where rates are rising and falling
Raleigh’s first quarter crime report for 2025 shows a mix of progress and concern. Some categories are improving, while others are heading in the opposite direction. These shifts matter not only for your sense of safety but also for how charges are investigated and prosecuted in Wake County. The report breaks down which offenses have […]
Can you get a DWI while parked in Raleigh, North Carolina?
Imagine you’ve had a few drinks and decide to sleep it off in your car. Maybe you pull over in a parking lot with the keys in the ignition, but the engine off. You’re not driving, so you think you’re being safe, right? However, you can still face a DWI while parked in Raleigh, NC. […]
Violent Crime Is Rising In Raleigh & Durham
More police tape is showing up across Raleigh and Durham. Headlines report new shootings, assaults and arrests. That rise in violence is changing how cases move through the system. Officers act faster, prosecutors file charges sooner and the window to explain your side closes quickly. Raleigh reported 22% increase in homicides during the first quarter […]
What violent crime statistics in Wake County reveal
There are many types of crimes that occur in North Carolina. Young adults may get in trouble for shoplifting or experimenting with drugs. Adults can face a variety of criminal charges, with violent criminal charges often being the most serious. Those accused of injuring other people may face criminal charges. Not only do they have […]
How is fraud defined in North Carolina?
There are many ways for people in North Carolina to break the law. They could steal from other people or hurt them. They could decide to drive home after drinking with friends at a bar. Unlawful possession or distribution of drugs is also a criminal offense. Many people cannot even imagine intentionally stealing from others […]
Can a state charge you with a DUI if your BAC is under the limit?
People get arrested every day in North Carolina for driving while impaired (DWI) offenses. In some of those cases, the state has chemical evidence showing that the driver was over the legal limit. Other times, a crash or poor driving might be the reason that police officers decide to arrest a motorist. Generally speaking, anyone […]
When do the police have probable cause for drug-related searches?
Some police searches occur because the state already has evidence of criminal activity. If police officers have gathered information conducting a particular individual or location to criminal activity, they can go to a judge to request a warrant. That being said, many criminal cases develop spontaneously because of something that police officers notice in public […]
Are domestic violence cases civil or criminal?
There are numerous ways that accusations of domestic violence could affect someone’s life. If a spouse alleges that someone is abusive, the person accused may worry about ending up in court. Domestic violence accusations can carry a stigma that can follow someone for years if they do not respond appropriately. Defendants responding to accusations of […]
Which foods and drinks can impact blood alcohol levels?
Small choices that someone makes throughout the day can affect their life in ways they can’t reasonably foresee. For example, the foods and beverages that someone enjoys could directly lead to their prosecution for an impaired driving offense. Obviously, the consumption of a glass of wine, a cocktail or a beer can increase someone’s blood […]
