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Yearly Archives: 2021
Why insider trading could be wrong
Insider trading is a white-collar crime that you may have heard about in North Carolina, but you might not know what it entails or why you should care. Insider trading is when someone who has access…
What is involved in wire fraud?
It is hard to definitively define wire fraud. There are many different techniques that people use to commit mail or wire fraud in South Carolina. However, the same types of wired technologies are used, and the…
How a DUI / DWI on your record can affect your ability to drive
If you have no prior convictions for drinking and driving, being found guilty of DWI is unlikely to result in serious jail time. Unless there were aggravating factors involved, the judge could impose only a short…
Mortgage fraud comes in two different forms
There is a good chance that you obtained a mortgage to finance the purchase of your North Carolina home. It’s also likely that you obtained the loan in a lawful manner. However, it’s not uncommon for…
Distinguishing between specific intent and general intent
When violent crimes are committed in North Carolina, what many people don’t know is that there’s a difference in these crimes depending on the state of mind of the person who committed them. Specific intent and…
Acts that constitute tax fraud
Tax fraud is not a mistake since it’s a willful intention to avoid paying tax. Tax fraud happens to businesses and individuals. Tax evasion is among the common types of tax fraud. In the US, taxpayers…
The consequences of breaking and entering in North Carolina
There are consequences to breaking and entering into a building in North Carolina. Some individuals will face felony charges while others will face misdemeanor charges for this type of crime. Several factors determine what type of…
As courthouse restrictions ease, is your DWI case part of the backlog?
Among the many ways that the pandemic affected life in Gaston County and across North Carolina is putting the criminal justice system into a virtual freeze. While police were still arresting people, trial dates for lower-level…
Does burglary always involve theft?
Images associated with burglary often involve someone illegally entering a North Carolina home and then exiting with stolen items. While many burglary incidents involve theft, they reflect two separate crimes. Therefore, burglary could occur even when…
What are your rights during a traffic stop?
If you see flashing lights in your rear mirror, there is a good chance that you’ll need to pull to the side of the road. During a traffic stop, you are obligated to provide the North…
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