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. ...
Felony crime classifications give judges a framework of sentencing guidelines. They consult this structure when determining punishment for a felony offender. Federal and state-by-state guidelines differ greatly in structure. There are many differences, but all...
In the United States, firearms regulations exist at both the state and federal level. While the U.S. government has established national laws regarding the possession, sale or manufacture of firearms, individual states, including North Carolina, have also enacted...
When you face criminal charges, there are many ways you can respond to those charges. Your official response in court is a plea. You probably know about the standard pleas of guilty, not guilty and no contest. However, there is a range of defense options that you can...
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...
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...
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...
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....
