If you or someone you know gets charged with federal drug trafficking in North Carolina, you need to understand how serious this situation is. Federal prosecutors have more power and stricter rules than state courts. These charges can completely change your life, even...
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How does federal plea bargaining differ from the state process?
Plea bargaining resolves most criminal cases in both federal and state courts, but the process works differently in each system. If you are facing charges in North Carolina, the court handling your case can shape how negotiations unfold. Federal and state courts...
Can I be deported for laundering money in North Carolina?
You came to North Carolina to build a better life. You worked hard and followed the rules. Then, one day, police officers knocked on your door. Now, you face money laundering charges. Will this affect your immigration status? Could you lose everything you worked for?...
How federal sentencing rules can affect plea bargaining
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...
Former CEO pleads guilty to federal charges
A North Carolina woman appeared in a federal court on Jan. 12 to enter a guilty plea to a single charge of wire fraud in connection with a $15 million embezzlement scheme. According to U.S. attorneys, the 52-year-old Taylorsville resident took the money from a firm...

