North Carolina follows federal rules when it comes to handling mail fraud. This is because mail fraud is a white collar crime that falls under federal jurisdiction. Because of its status as a federal crime, penalties are the same across the board. It is important to...
You have a legal medication prescribed to treat a diagnosed health condition. If you occasionally take your meds with you when you leave the house, do you transport them in a way that North Carolina police do not deem suspicious? The Recovery Village explains how to...
Statutory rape can carry stiff consequences for people, and defendants need to understand exactly what this charge means. People commit statutory rape when they have sexual relations with someone under the age of consent. FindLaw says that people can face statutory...
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...
