On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Jul 9, 2020 | criminal defense, Criminal Law
The 4th Amendment protects you from “unreasonable” searches and seizures by the police. A search may be more reasonable if the police get a search warrant signed by a neutral third party, often a judge. However, every search does not require a warrant. Understanding...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Feb 22, 2020 | Criminal Law
Embezzlement typically refers to situations in which employees misuse their employer’s funds. The funds may find their way into covering personal expenses or transfer to another individual, but the basic allegation is that it represents theft from an employer. Many...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Nov 5, 2019 | criminal defense, Criminal Law
In 2017, North Carolina lawmakers passed a law that will raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction for nonviolent crimes. This means that 16- and 17-year-olds who allegedly commit nonviolent crimes in the state will not be automatically charged as adults. North Carolina...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Oct 31, 2019 | Criminal Law
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have announced a new tool to detect the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, THC, on a person’s breath. The university began developing the device in 2016 as more states legalized recreational pot. Thirty-three...
by Nielsen Legal | Apr 25, 2017 | Criminal Law
Drug charges of all kinds carry pretty significant penalties in North Carolina if a conviction ultimately occurs. Cocaine-related drug crimes are considered particularly serious. It does not matter if you face charges of simple possession, trafficking or anything in...
by Nielsen Legal | May 6, 2016 | Criminal Law
North Carolina laws provide three ways by which a case can be prosecuted in Superior Court, which is where all felonies must be tried. The prosecutor may request that a judge find probable cause that the person committed a crime after a hearing in open court. This is...
by Nielsen Legal | May 6, 2016 | Criminal Law
Often, individuals are charged with felonies and their court dates are set for district court. As many people may know, felonies are typically dealt with in Superior Court and cannot be handled or disposed of through plea or trial in district court. However, there are...
by Nielsen Legal | May 6, 2016 | Criminal Law
They say that possession is 9/10ths of the law, and in some ways this is very true in criminal proceedings. But there are some good arguments and defenses. Let’s run through a couple possible scenarios: Example A: Billy is riding in a car with Joey, who is the...
by Nielsen Legal | Feb 29, 2016 | Criminal Law
Undoubtedly, the Sex Offender Registry is one of the harshest punishments that continues after or beyond prison. The ramifications and long-lasting effects impact not only the individual but also the person’s children, family members and makes finding housing or...
by Nielsen Legal | Jan 22, 2016 | Criminal Law
One of the first things we talk about in consultations with new clients is whether they were given field sobriety tests before the law enforcement officer charged them with Driving While Impaired. What is a Field Sobriety Test and what makes one Standardized? These...
