It is commonly said that those with felony records are not allowed to own guns. This is true in North Carolina. However, that statement alone is somewhat misleading. It may make you think that you can still use a firearm if you have a felony. You just cannot buy it or...
Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes
What’s a “person of interest” in a criminal investigation?
Something bad happened, and you dearly wish that you knew nothing about the whole thing. Unfortunately, the news has picked up the story and you are being called (by name or by description) a “person of interest” by the police. Are you about to be arrested? Maybe. A...
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....
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...
