While North Carolina prosecutes some criminal offenses, federal courts handle other types of crimes. In general, federal offenses violate a federal statute, take place on federal lands such as a national park or cross state lines. However, some crimes can result in...
Not everyone earns money by legitimate means. Some people acquire a lot of cash through illegal methods like fraud or selling dangerous substances. However, depositing that money in a bank may alert the authorities to the illegal nature of that money. This is why some...
Under the Controlled Substances Act, the government places drugs into schedules based on their medical usage and potential for abuse and addiction. A controlled substance’s schedule can change over time as can the types of drugs listed in those schedules. According...
If you are going through the federal criminal process, it is important to understand how the federal government defines things specifically. There is often a lot of difference between states and the federal government concerning legal terms. The two broadest...
When someone is charged with rape, the allegations are often very concerning and many people worry about multiple aspects of their lives. For example, those facing rape allegations often suffer in terms of their career, finances, personal relationships and reputation....
North Carolina has separate laws for handling wire and mail fraud. But due to similarities between the two crimes, it is easy to get the two mixed up. Both of these crimes have their own penalties. But both penalties are often severe. You may end up affected if you...
Transporting a controlled substance across state lines results in federal drug charges. Sentences vary based on the type of substance, the amount and other circumstances. If you face federal trafficking charges, learn about the factors that influence conviction and...
Residents in North Carolina who own or wish to own a gun may at times feel as though others view them negatively for being a gun owner as the nation grapples with gun laws at the federal level. Understanding the state's laws regarding gun purchases or carrying guns...
Prior to the late 1980s, the federal statutes on sentencing allowed a wide range of punishments. Judges often handed down penalties that seemed almost arbitrary, according to the United States Sentencing Commission. Then, the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 paved the...
Identity theft involves unlawfully obtaining someone else's personal information to use their identity for some reason, usually financial gain. This can include everything from forging checks to filing someone else's tax return or even using a card skimming device. ...
