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Firing a gun to intimidate – is it still a crime if nobody gets hurt?
Gunshots, even those not directed at anyone, can be scary. It’s terrifying enough that bullets move too quickly for the eye to see, so the sound of gunfire is the only way people know they’re potentially targeted. This is why it’s a common intimidation tactic…
Pointing a gun at someone – is it a crime?
Any responsible gun owner knows that the first rule of firearm safety is to keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, where an accidental discharge won’t hurt anybody. Gun owners should never point at anything they don’t intend to shoot, even if their firearm…
What counts as identity theft?
For better or worse, nobody can escape a fully digital world. If you’ve used the internet for anything, chances are that there’s already some data on you. Many people would share even their most private moments on social media for the world to see. Thankfully,…
What happens if you drive while your license is revoked for DWI?
When you’re convicted of driving while impaired (DWI) in North Carolina, the state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will revoke your driver’s license as part of the penalties. The revocation lasts for a year for your first offense, but if you’re convicted for a second…
How serious is shoplifting?
Given how common shoplifting is, some customers might think it is not a big deal if they slip a few items into their bags without paying for them. But because shoplifting costs businesses millions of dollars annually, authorities take the crime seriously. Shoplifting can result…
When does a DWI charge become a felony in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, getting a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge can be an extremely intimidating experience. The state has five levels of DWI misdemeanor charges, with Level V having the most minor penalties and Level I the highest. You could get a higher sentence level…
Crimes need not be aggravated nor a felony for deportation
We all make mistakes, some more serious than others. For example, plenty of people in the United States are charged with a crime and ultimately convicted. They serve their sentence and go back to their lives. But if you are a noncitizen and are convicted…
Parade driver loses control of truck, kills parade dancer
Many cities in North Carolina and elsewhere hold parades to celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season. Raleigh is no exception, except for the tragic accident that marred the city’s parade this year. A young girl was killed, and a 20-year-old male is now facing…
Do I have to submit to the DUI roadside breath test in Charlotte?
It’s standard practice for Charlotte police and Mecklenburg County deputies to use roadside breath tests on drivers they suspect are over the legal limit for alcohol. Commonly known as breathalyzers, these devices are supposed to measure your blood-alcohol content (BAC) to help establish probable cause…
Alcohol blamed for head-on collisions that kill three on I-485
Head-on collisions generally involve a serious driving error by at least one of the involved drivers. Intoxication on the part of one of the drivers frequently shares the blame for the accident. A recent multi-vehicle crash on I-485 in Charlotte appears to have been the…
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