The crime of burglary is a multifaceted offense. It’s one part of the offense to break or enter a building without permission, but the other key factor is the offender’s intent to commit any felony or larceny once inside. A person charged with burglary will face...
Adopting a foster child is a noble and rewarding undertaking. That said, the journey comes with challenges in addition to those that nonadoptive parents must face. Understanding the struggles inherent in bringing a foster child into one's home is necessary for...
Half of all U.S. states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, also known as cannabis. But where does North Carolina stand on this matter? The state still considers cannabis as a dangerous controlled substance, so possession of marijuana is a crime....
Corrosive substances such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, ammonium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide have plenty of uses. They’re used for making things such as batteries and fertilizer, cleaning, or lab work. But these substances are also incredibly harmful to...
In North Carolina, it is illegal to make unwanted or aggressive physical contact with another person. The state can charge someone with assault and battery for hitting, shoving or otherwise injuring someone else. However, not everyone accused of a violent offense...
Facing manslaughter charges is extremely daunting because it means being accused of causing someone's death. It involves the loss of a human life, which carries a heavy emotional and moral burden. Defendants often grapple with feelings of guilt, remorse and sorrow,...
Going through a divorce can be a complicated time. And this can intensify if you are not ready. You should be prepared for the process to avoid costly mistakes, if at all possible. By asking yourself the following questions in advance of filing for divorce, you can...
To minimize their risks, drug traffickers often resort to inventive methods to smuggle substances across the border. While drug mules allow them to transport drugs in small quantities, traffickers also manipulate or scam unsuspecting individuals to do the same....
Tax evasion is a serious offense that involves individuals or businesses intentionally underreporting their income, inflating deductions, hiding money offshore or engaging in other deceptive practices to reduce their tax liability. While nobody enjoys paying taxes,...
Nobody ever plans to be a drug addict. Still, it does happen and can have a devastating impact on a person’s life. Drug addiction can cause some people to engage in criminal activities they may not have committed otherwise. Knowing this, can a person be held entirely...