There are dozens of reasons to take a road trip or hop on a flight to Washington, D.C. Perhaps you want to take part in a march or rally. Maybe you've always wanted to see the cherry trees blossom in early spring. There's also the appeal of world-class restaurants and...
Year: 2020
Year: 2020
What protections do premarital agreements offer?
Thinking about the possibility of divorce before you get married may seem unromantic. You and your fiancé may be head over heels in love, and you could imagine spending the rest of your lives together. Yet, in the back of your head, you may have worries about what...
North Carolina treats cocaine crimes seriously
Cocaine has always been illegal in most U.S. states, and it is something that state and federal investigators spend a lot of time and effort trying to eradicate. Despite its reputation as something that rock and roll stars snort with jet-setting models in luxurious...
What are income tax fraud and evasion?
People who have an earned income are expected to file income tax returns. These returns must contain factual information. While you typically won’t face any negative consequences because of accidental misstatements, you can face criminal charges if you intentionally...
Harsh penalties are possible for cocaine possession, sales or trafficking
In North Carolina, getting caught with drugs is a serious issue. Being in possession of a Schedule I or II substance may lead to significant financial penalties and the potential for jail or prison time. One of the drugs that affects the state today is cocaine....
Questions to consider for your post-divorce life
Divorce can hit you like a ton of bricks. Even if you know it’s for the best, you’re likely to have concerns about the process, about how to protect your legal rights and about how to retain (or regain) some stability in your life. Even though you have a lot happening...
Domestic violence incident in Raleigh turns into federal charges
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....
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...
