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The plea agreement process in North Carolina

On Behalf of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford DWI Defense

Assaults and violent crimes are not always prosecuted in the courtroom; a plea agreement is often reached before the case ever reaches trial. You may want to know what you can expect if you find yourself…

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Reasons why eyewitnesses can get it wrong after a crime

On Behalf of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford DWI Defense

The courts in North Carolina have used eyewitnesses in criminal proceedings for decades. Witnesses are supposed to establish facts and help the authorities determine whether someone is guilty of a crime. However, witnesses can make mistakes…

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What is a reasonable doubt in criminal law?

On Behalf of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford DWI Defense

No one can be convicted of a crime in North Carolina unless the prosecution can prove that they are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The term “beyond a reasonable doubt” implies that any reasonable person would…

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Procedure for being removed from the sex offender registry

On Behalf of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford DWI Defense

Everyone convicted of a sex offense in North Carolina is required to register with the Department of Public Safety as a sex offender. The registration period typically requires the convicted sex offender to be listed for…

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Why insider trading could be wrong

On Behalf of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford DWI Defense

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…

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What is involved in wire fraud?

On Behalf of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford DWI Defense

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…

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How a DUI / DWI on your record can affect your ability to drive

On Behalf of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford DWI Defense

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…

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Mortgage fraud comes in two different forms

On Behalf of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford DWI Defense

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…

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Distinguishing between specific intent and general intent

On Behalf of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford DWI Defense

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…

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Acts that constitute tax fraud

On Behalf of The Law Firm of Brent D. Ratchford DWI Defense

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…

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