Whenever a shooting takes place, there is a chance that the person who fired the weapon will face federal charges. Though the news releases and stories about those individuals may seem scary, it is still important for them to have an opportunity to defend themselves....
Year: 2020
Year: 2020
Don’t Let Divorce Ruin Your Ability To Retire
Like most states, North Carolina uses the equitable distribution model of property division in divorce. This means that all assets considered to be marital property should be divided equitably (but not necessarily equally). One of the most valuable assets in any...
What could turn possession charges in to possession with intent?
Sometimes the deciding factor behind whether someone faces state or federal drug charges will be what investigators, prosecutors and law enforcement officials believe that person's intentions were before they acted. In certain circumstances, a person who gets caught...
What is embezzlement?
Companies often have to put employees in charge of the business’ assets. These employees are expected to act in an ethical and professional manner that puts the interests of the business first. While this is what happens in most cases, there are some instances in...
Divorcing with a child? Prepare well to get the custody schedule you want
Going through a divorce is something you never thought you’d personally have to deal with. When you got married, you meant everything you said. Unfortunately, your spouse has decided that they don’t want to be with you any longer, and you have no choice but to let...
Witness, subject or target in a federal investigation: Which are you?
One day, your life was completely normal and mundane. The next, you found yourself embroiled in a federal investigation of some kind related to your work, your investments or something else. One of the first questions you need to answer is “What’s your status: Are you...
Dividing a private, small business in divorce
Far more goes into creating and running a small business than most people realize. Any owner can attest to this. That’s why a private business often becomes a family affair, with spouses both involved in or supporting the operation. In the event of a divorce, this...
Kidnapping offenses don’t just involve asking for ransom
Kidnapping is a crime that often gets featured in movies and other forms of entertainment. The media loves to report on the most dramatic kidnapping cases. These include when criminal individuals bodily overpower someone and hold them without their consent and likely...
When does possession of a firearm become a criminal offense?
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution enshrines the right of citizens to possess weapons and to form local militias that are not under government control. Individuals have the right to purchase and possess firearms -- a right that many people fiercely protect....
When do drug crimes become federal offenses?
Drug crimes carry significant social stigma and a host of consequences, such as the potential loss of eligibility for federal student aid after a conviction or guilty plea. If there's anything more frightening than the possibility of a drug conviction, it may be the...
