Category Archives: Criminal Defense
District Attorney Drops Charges Against TikTok Star Accused of Cyberstalking in North Carolina
On May 8th, 2026, The News & Observer reported that a district attorney in North Carolina had dropped cyberstalking charges against a TikTok influencer. The social media star had previously been involved in an alienation of affection lawsuit, but the state ostensibly believes that there is insufficient evidence for a cyberstalking conviction. If you… Read More »
North Carolina Man Could Spend Less Than a Year Behind Bars After Beating Murder Charges
In May of 2026, ABC News 4 reported that a North Carolina man had been acquitted of two murder charges. Although he was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a felon, he could spend less than a year in prison. This positive outcome was the result of various defense strategies,… Read More »
Charges Dismissed Against North Carolina Woman After Doorbell Footage Shows Police Beating
Authorities in North Carolina dismissed a number of charges against a woman in North Carolina after doorbell footage seemed to show a police officer repeatedly punching her in the face. This incident shows that when police officers engage in certain misconduct, this may make underlying charges impossible for prosecutors to pursue. If you were… Read More »
Wrongly Accused of Armed Robbery in North Carolina: What Are My Options?
In early June of 2026, ABC 13 News reported that prosecutors had dropped all charges against a man and a woman accused of armed robbery in North Carolina. The authorities did not provide much further explanation, but these individuals initially faced allegations of attempting to rob the store while brandishing a firearm. If you… Read More »
Defending Against Charges as a Rideshare Driver in North Carolina
On April 3rd, 2026, My Fox 8 reported that a North Carolina rideshare driver was facing charges for kidnapping and sexual assault. Local police arrested the Lyft driver after a female passenger accused him of “grabbing her face,” exposing himself, and kissing her without consent. Whether these allegations are valid or not, rideshare drivers… Read More »
Understanding Iryna’s Law and Changes to Pretrial Release (Bond) in North Carolina
Pretrial release, also known as “bond,” can be incredibly valuable to defendants in North Carolina. Incarceration not only puts defendants in danger, but it also makes planning your defense strategy more challenging. Iryna’s Law is making it increasingly challenging to secure pretrial release, and it makes sense to understand these evolving issues if you’re… Read More »
What Is the North Carolina Pretrial Integrity Act?
Whether you’re currently facing criminal charges or you’re simply interested in how the courts work, the “Pretrial Integrity Act” is an important concept to understand. This law may determine whether you secure pretrial release, otherwise known as “bond” or “bail.” Although the Pretrial Integrity Act went into effect in 2023, many people are unaware… Read More »
Can Prosecutors Use My AI Chats Against Me in a North Carolina Criminal Case?
While out on pretrial release, you decide to ask ChatGPT about your case. During your conversations with the AI chatbot, you unwittingly make several self-incriminating comments. Now the prosecutors are threatening to use these comments against you. Is this even legal? How do you get out of a situation like this? If you find… Read More »
Exceptions to the Attorney-Client Privilege in North Carolina Criminal Cases
If you’re approaching a criminal case in North Carolina, you may have heard of something called the “attorney-client privilege.” This ethical rule states that your lawyer cannot repeat things you tell them in private without your permission. This is an important concept to remember, as it allows you to be honest about your predicament… Read More »
Vandalizing a Tesla in North Carolina: What Are the Penalties?
In 2025, Forbes reported that about 50 percent of all Teslas in the United States had been damaged by vandals at some point. The reasons for this vandalism vary. Sometimes, people intentionally damage Teslas after road rage incidents. In other cases, people carry out this vandalism for political reasons. Whatever the case may be,… Read More »