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 general intent crimes have differences that can affect...
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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 file their taxes voluntarily. However, withholding information from...
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 charge the individual will face for...
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 theft does not....
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 Carolina officer who pulls you over with a valid license, proof of insurance and...
Insider trading could produce civil or criminal penalties
The average citizen in North Carolina likely has a negative view of the term insider trading. The truth of the matter is much more nuanced. The financial regulatory system actually acknowledges that legal forms of insider trading may occur. In fact, legal insider...
When is self-defense justifiable?
Under North Carolina law, people can claim self-defense when charged with assaulting someone. Unfortunately, not everyone understands the legal definition of self-defense. Sometimes, people commit assaults and then claim self-defense. Beating someone up because you...
Internet crime rate soars and leads white-collar offenses
White-collar crimes, including internet scams and fraud, continue to plague residents of Georgia. The stark reality is that internet crime experienced a sharp increase recently. Sharp rise in internet crimes in 2020 White-collar crimes associated with the internet...
What is a ponzi scheme?
If you're like many other adults in North Carolina, you might want to start planning your financial future. One way to do this is by investing your money into the stock market. Unfortunately, certain people wanting to grow their finances through investing fall victim...
Could you be committing credit card fraud unwittingly?
Credit card fraud is on the rise in Gaston County, North Carolina. This white-collar crime often consists of a perpetrator stealing others' credit cards and using them without permission or breaching computer systems to take credit card numbers. However, it is...