Blunt Edges of the Law

The legal haze around hemp alternatives has police in a bit of a high-stakes- dilemma. It might feel like the country is making big strides toward decriminalizing marijuana. And in a lot of ways, that’s true. For many people, legal weed alternatives—sold in hemp...

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...

Do you have a legal right to record the police?

Record the Police Do you have a legal right to record the police? The simple answer is yes, and in certain situations, you should! Now more than ever we have the ability to keep law enforcement accountable by directly exposing any police misconduct. However, there are...

Gun in the Glove Compartment? Not Without a CCW Permit

If you do not have a carry concealed weapon (CCW) permit, can you keep your gun in the glove compartment of your car? In North Carolina, you cannot. Pursuant to G.S. 14-269, one cannot carry a firearm, bowie knife, or an array of other weapons upon their person while...

New Year, New You! – Expungements

Every January 1st, we are reminded that the New Year can be a fresh start for us, a chance to do something different or make changes for the better. People make resolutions to get healthy, or set goals like finding a new job or work on improving their relationships or even decluttering their house. An expungement might just be what you need!