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Justice system change means kids will be treated like kids

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...

Researchers unveil marijuana Breathalyzer

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...

Drug crimes involving cocaine are felony offenses

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...

Probable Cause Hearings and Grand Jury Indictment

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...

I’ve been charged with a Felony, but I have not been Indicted, why?

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...

I’ve been charged Possession, but I did not have anything on me, how can they charge me? – Actual VS. Constructive Possession of Illegal Controlled Substances

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...

Can I Get Removed from the Sex Offender Registry?

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...

Field Sobriety Tests – Driving While Impaired

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...

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