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...
Getting a traffic ticket is something that most people view as a nuisance. While this is the case if you don't get these violations often, even seemingly small tickets can lead to considerable issues if you get tickets a lot. Knowing some basic points about traffic...
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...
If you've ever made the poor choice to drive drunk and gotten pulled over, most likely the officer who stopped you performed a battery of field sobriety tests aimed at confirming their suspicions. The most popular of these, roadside sobriety and Breathalyzer tests,...
What options? Certain programs allow you to wipe your record clean if you fulfill specific conditions. Deferred adjudication and pretrial diversion could keep you from having a criminal record. Deferred adjudication entails the following: 1. You must either plead...
When it comes to misdemeanors, although they are not felonies, they should still be taken seriously. Those charged with misdemeanors can not only go to jail, but face hefty fines. Depending on the particular nature of the crime, these charges can adversely impact not...
A 7-year-old autistic boy was killed in Youngsville recently in an accident that is being dubbed as s drunk driving accident. The boy left his home at night when his mother was taking a bath. Neighbors searched for the boy, but he had made it about a mile down the...
There are many reasons to avoid getting convicted of a drug-related offense. You can be barred from being employed in some sectors, like the medical field, as an attorney, teacher, airline pilot or any position requiring a security clearance. If you planned to enter...
Two Marshall residents, both 31, on parole for felony charges are once again back in jail after getting busted on meth charges. The Madison County Sheriff's Office first received an anonymous tip on Jan. 3. That information led to the woman who had a warrant on her...
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...