You may have heard that parcel and mail theft is on the rise in North Carolina. Unfortunately, this is true across the country. As these crime rates rise, more people ask themselves questions about this crime. The most frequent question involves how the government...
Month: March 2020
How is fraudulent intent proven?
Many people in Pittsboro may think that proving fraud is relatively easy. If you stand accused of it, then the result of your alleged actions will of course prove whether they were indeed fraudulent. Yet as is the case with many federal criminal matters, things are...
What are the drug schedules according to the DEA?
When it comes to drug use, every drug is different. Not all drugs affect the body the same way and hence not all drugs end up treated the same way by the government. When it comes to federal laws and regulations, certain drugs carry higher penalties than others. The...
Are federal judges bound by sentencing guidelines?
If you are facing federal criminal charges, incarceration may be a possibility. How much time you may spend behind bars likely depends on a few different factors. To better gauge your potential exposure, you should understand federal sentencing guidelines. The U.S....