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Criminal activity can have a significant impact on the rights of an immigrant. Most immigrants applying for visas or green cards must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Even those who have lived in the country for years have to undergo a background check if...
People accused of criminal activity may potentially face charges in either state or federal court. The early stages of that process involve the state announcing the allegations against the defendant and the defendant responding by entering a plea. Typically, they...
In North Carolina, the legal consequences of criminal behavior often extend beyond the immediate penalties imposed for a particular crime. One significant factor that can greatly complicate new criminal charges is a defendant’s prior conviction. If an individual has a...
Immigrants may lawfully enter the country if they have a visa or because they qualify for certain protective programs like asylum. They may have family members or a job opportunity in the United States. They can extend their stay by renewing their visas and complying...
Drug possession offenses are among the most common crimes committed in North Carolina. The state has rules governing dozens of different substances. Some drugs are illegal regardless of the situation. Other drugs are only legal when prescribed by a doctor and used...
After a conviction in North Carolina, the sentence imposed can be influenced by several factors. Each of these factors can play a role in the defense strategy that the defendant uses in an effort to mitigate the terms of their sentence. Understanding these factors is...
There are thousands of Spanish-speaking individuals living in the Greensboro, North Carolina area. Many of those people are at a disadvantage when they experience brushes with the legal system, in no small part because those who are arrested may not be able to...
Corrections departments and law enforcement agencies in North Carolina and around the country equip their officers with drug test kits because they only cost about $2 and are very easy to use. All corrections or police officers have to do is place suspicious...
No one wants or expects to be arrested for a crime like larceny. There are various ways this might happen even if you are actually innocent. This is what you can expect if you face these charges in North Carolina. Understanding larceny charges Depending on the value...
Eyewitness testimony can play a big part in criminal court cases in North Carolina. They can be the last piece of evidence needed to convict someone of a crime or the only thing that points to their innocence. However, despite the weight eyewitness testimony carries...
