Misdemeanor

Special Delivery: Felonies Now Included!

Special Delivery: Felonies Now Included!

In response to a growing trend of package thefts, colloquially known as porch piracy, the North Carolina House of Representatives introduced a new proposal that aims to address and deter these crimes. Package theft is a phenomenon that has swept the nation. In the age...

Wake County DVPO Violations

Wake County DVPO Violations

Domestic violence protective order (DVPO) violations are a Class A1 misdemeanor in North Carolina. A Class A1 misdemeanor can carry up to 150 days in jail if the accused is convicted. However, there are ways to mitigate a sentence and possibly avoid active jail time completely.