Drug usage and trafficking are major concerns in the modern U.S. It affects both minors and adults and may result in serious long-term consequences. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, almost 20% of individuals used illegal drugs at some point...
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Expungement may help minimize the impact of a criminal record
As in other states, in North Carolina having a criminal charge or conviction on your public record may result in overwhelming barriers to employment, housing, professional licensure, education and more. This may be true even if the court ultimately dismissed your...
What do you know about mitigation and traffic violations?
Maybe you were a bit too caught up in the flow of traffic when you received your speeding ticket at the hands of North Carolina law enforcement. Do you have no choice but to pay it and accept the consequences? NerdWallet explores mitigation and other alternate...
How should you approach your felony on a job application?
While looking for a new job in North Carolina, you came across an ideal position. You have a felony charge on your criminal record, so how do you navigate this on an application? Chron offers tips for discussing felonies with potential employers. Protect your chances...
Do you qualify for Forsyth County Drug Treatment Court?
If you face criminal charges associated with drugs or alcohol, you may qualify for Forsyth County Drug Treatment Court. This program strives to help individuals who struggle with substance use disorder recover from addiction and stay out of the criminal justice...
What does your BAC really mean?
Your blood alcohol content (BAC) level is an important unit of measurement. Law enforcement relies on it to determine if you are over the legal limit of 0.08 percent. But do you start feeling drunk at this BAC level? In reality, how your BAC affects you differs...
What should I know about the CFAA?
Trying to gain access into a computer that is not yours is likely to land you in federal court. This is because the federal government has criminalized many hacking crimes as federal offenses. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is the primary law the government uses to...
What you need to know about Death by Distribution
The opioid crisis cost American taxpayers billions of dollars each year. It also costs thousands of American lives and destroys families. States and local jurisdictions have become increasingly desperate to address these problems. Some programs focus on treatment, but...
Understanding the driving point system in North Carolina
Too many tickets can result in a loss of license in North Carolina. With the state's driver's license points system, even violations that seem small can add up to significant penalties. Review the North Carolina DMV point system to avoid an unexpected license...
Breaking down breath testing devices
The image of one blowing into a handheld breath testing device on the side of the road is the near-universal representation of a drunk driving charge. Thus, having authorities in North Carolina using the results of such a test as evidence against you may seem as...