YOUR DUI/DWI STOP: KNOW TO SAY NO
Apr 05, 2018
You are stopped by the police and you have either consumed alcohol or legal or illegal drugs. The officer wants to gather evidence against you. Know that you do not need to help the police. The initia...
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What Is A PJC?
Jan 01, 2018
The Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC) is a strange sentencing concept. It is an acceptance of responsibility but not a conviction. It is a resolution of a criminal or traffic charge but not a dismis...
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Homicide and Manslaughter Charges Now Filed for Hazing Deaths
Oct 14, 2017
Injuries and death caused by hazing are no longer excused or treated with a slap on the wrist. Prosecutors are bypassing misdemeanor hazing charges for the much more serious murder and manslaughter ch...
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The New Revenge Porn Law in NC
Sep 06, 2017
In an effort to keep pace with the posting of sexual or private images, videos and live stream on social media, the North Carolina Revenge Porn statute, G.S. 14‑190.5A, has been significantly modified...
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IF THERE IS A REASONABLE BASIS FOR A TRAFFIC STOP, THAT IS ALL THAT IS REQUIRED
Aug 24, 2017
An objectively reasonable belief is all the police need to stop your car. No violation of the law is required. "Reasonable" but not necessarily "correct" is the standard If you believed that the polic...
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UNLIMITED EXPUNCTIONS FOR DISMISSED/NG CHARGES IF NO FELONY PRIORS
Jul 12, 2017
Modification of current law which has limited expunctions for dismissals or findings of "not guilty" to within 12 months or same court session. The number of expungements for dismissals/NG verdicts is...
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Restoration Of Gun Rights After Involuntary Commitment
Jun 19, 2017
Under state and federal gun laws, a person who has been involuntarily committed to a mental health facility may not possess a firearm. (NCGS§14-404(c)(4), 18 U.S.C. § 922(d)(4)) However, this prohibit...
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PERSONS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND THEIR RIGHT TO POSSESS A GUN- PART 1
May 08, 2017
Discussion of whether persons with mental health issues should lose their right to possess a firearm because they receive Social Security benefits with a representative payee. Overview The United Stat...
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WHY TEENS TAKE RISKS AND HOW TO HELP THEM MAKE SAFE CHOICES
Mar 26, 2017
Techniques to reduce the opportunity for your teen or young adult to make dangerous decisions. Immature brain development leads to impulsive acts Although teens and young adults are encouraged to act ...
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Does Alexa Kiss and Tell? Technology v. Privacy
Jan 02, 2017
Alexa, a voice activated service created by Amazon can be easily become a little slice of the space-aged Jetson’s smart home in your daily world. But is Alexa a spy? Is there a record of what is said?...
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