Violent crimes are ones that can seriously harm or kill people. Society frowns upon these crimes since they are so serious. For the people who are facing these charges, finding out what options they have for answering the charges becomes a lifeline of sorts. Your...
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On Behalf of Nixon Law Offices, PA | Mar 10, 2017 | Violent Crimes
Rape, murder and other violent crimes are some of the ones that society really frowns upon. If you are facing these types of charges, you might come to realize that you are frowned upon by society even before you are convicted. While your defense plan can't make this...
Former college quarterback charged with second-degree rape
On Behalf of Nixon Law Offices, PA | Mar 3, 2017 | Violent Crimes
A former University of North Carolina football quarterback was just released on a $103,000 bond pending multiple rape charges. The 22-year-old athlete has a troubled past already, having left two other schools after multiple disciplinary issues. This is his first...
What influences a prison sentence?
On Behalf of Nixon Law Offices, PA | Feb 22, 2017 | Violent Crimes
A criminal act, proven guilty, is supposed to determine a prison sentence. Length and severity should vary by the degree of the crime. Instead, it's repeatedly proven that the cultural, social and economic background of a suspect can increase or decrease the penalty...
What is structured sentencing in North Carolina?
On Behalf of Nixon Law Offices, PA | Jan 13, 2017 | Violent Crimes
When you are facing criminal charges in North Carolina, you will probably wonder what sentence you could receive if convicted. Unlike some other states, North Carolina uses the structured sentencing method, which considers various factors when coming up with sentences...
Murder and sexual assault charges dismissed from 1998 case
On Behalf of Nixon Law Offices, PA | Dec 9, 2016 | Violent Crimes
It's been almost 20 years since a man was charged with sexually assaulting and murdering a toddler, but he has finally been cleared. The charges against him were recently dropped by the Durham district attorney. The toddler was two years old at the time of her death,...
Violent crime defenses require intense investigation
On Behalf of Nixon Law Offices, PA | Nov 11, 2016 | Violent Crimes
Violent crimes carry very harsh penalties because they are crimes against people. These crimes often include very specific forms of evidence, such as DNA, that are difficult to dispute. This doesn't mean that we can't build a defense against the charges, but it does...
Assault: Felony or misdemeanor?
On Behalf of Nixon Law Offices, PA | Sep 29, 2016 | Violent Crimes
Often we generalize the definitions of assault. To many, the term means that someone inflicted a physical harm upon another. That's not entirely the case. Assault is the threat of harm. For example, assault in its simplest form is when a person raises their fist in a...
Dedicated representation for those charged with violent crimes
On Behalf of Nixon Law Offices, PA | Sep 23, 2016 | Violent Crimes
It's a scenario no one ever envisions themselves facing: sitting handcuffed in a police station accused of having committed assault, domestic violence, armed robbery or some other violent crime. Once the surreal nature of the moment passes, however, most people become...
High Point man facing murder charge, sex offenses
On Behalf of Nixon Law Offices, PA | Sep 9, 2016 | Violent Crimes
A High Point man was arrested by Greensboro Police Department detectives on Sept. 1 for the first-degree murder of his girlfriend. The 26-year-old woman, who remains missing, was last seen alive on June 16 at the Huntley Court apartment she shared with the man...
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