False accusations can have severe consequences on an individual's personal and professional life. If you find yourself facing baseless claims that threaten your reputation, it's crucial to take steps to protect yourself. Understanding the legal landscape surrounding false accusations can…
Having a criminal lawyer who can provide legal aid is so important that our Founding Fathers put it in the Bill of Rights. The Sixth Amendment guarantees that you have the right to assistance of counsel. If you have been…
According to the United States Department of Transportation, over 4 million adults in the U.S. have admitted to driving while under the influence of alcohol at least once, totaling an estimated 112 million alcohol-related driving instances, in 2010. Since 2004,…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone dies from an alcohol-related automobile accident every 51 minutes in the United States. It should go without saying that drinking and driving is never a good combination. It’s even more…
Imagine you are giving your friend a ride somewhere in your car. You see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Maybe you didn’t come to a complete stop at a stop sign, or one of your tail lights is out.…
A recent opinion by the North Carolina Supreme Court declared the cyberbullying statute unconstitutional. The decision affects both those charged with and convicted of a cyberbullying crime and those who have been victims. Cyberbullying Laws in NC: The History In…
April marks Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Throughout the year many people work with law enforcement agencies and District Attorney’s Offices across the United States to file sexual assault charges or domestic violence charges so their safety is…
Tens of thousands of arsons are reported each year, including more than 1,000 in North Carolina. Arson and other burning offenses include fires set to structures, vehicles and other property. What is Arson? Arson means deliberately setting fire to another…
Retail theft, also known as shoplifting, falls into the broader category of property crimes, which is defined as a crime that involves the stealing or destruction of another person’s property. The consequences of retail theft include being found guilty of…
By Attorney Jesse S. Shapiro It’s interesting to see how much has changed in the world of social media since 2008. At that time, MySpace was the dominant social networking site and social media was still largely in the hands…