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HOW OCCUPANCY FRAUD OCCURS WHEN PEOPLE BUY REAL PROPERTY
Many different factors influence residential real estate transactions. Your credit card balances and current income can affect how much a bank will finance a purchase. Your credit score and even your living arrangements can affect the interest rate that you pay on your principal balance. With interest rates on the rise and the real estate market currently quite…
2 mistakes that could turn a basic drug charge into a federal crime
Most people who get arrested for a drug offense will face state charges. North Carolina has relatively strict rules regarding the possession, manufacture and distribution of prohibited substances, and penalties include both jail time and fines. There are also strict rules that apply to controlled substances, like prescription medications. Federal drug charges are often more serious and can…
Even “hoax” threats can land you in federal prison
Making a threat of violence is not the harmless prank that some people might believe it is. At a time when mass shootings in schools, workplaces and public spaces are all too common, law enforcement authorities at all levels take bomb, shooting and other threats of harm very seriously. Even when they’re a hoax, they can necessitate evacuations,…
3 ADDITIONAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PLEA DEAL OR CONVICTION
Defending against criminal charges is not always easy. Sometimes, it can seem as if things are so rigged against you that it is not even worth trying to plead your innocence. Occasionally this may be true, but often there are opportunities you may have overlooked which could see you escape without charge or with a much lesser charge.…
HERE ARE THE COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES OF A DUI CONVICTION
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense with dire consequences. Depending on the severity of the offense, a DUI conviction can result in the suspension of your driver’s license, a fine or even jail time. However, these are only the direct consequences of a DUI conviction. A DUI conviction may also carry a number of collateral…
What should you do if your child gets in trouble with the law?
If your child gets into trouble with the police because of committing a crime or offense, it’s important that you know what to do. As a parent, the way you react and handle this situation will have a significant impact on the outcome. Before your child ever gets into trouble, it’s smart for you to talk to them…
WHY WOULD BAIL BE DENIED?
Many people who are facing criminal accusations, even serious ones, are offered the chance to pay bail. When they do so, they are allowed to spend their time at home, rather than in jail, as they wait for the trial. Considering how long the legal system can take to even start a trial, this is very preferable for…
WHAT ARE MANDATORY MINIMUMS, AND WHY DO THEY MATTER?
If you get into trouble with the law and face a state or federal felony offense, you need to know that you could face mandatory minimum sentencing. Mandatory minimum sentencing is difficult to deal with because it means that there is a set sentence that must be served upon conviction. The only way to avoid it would be…
HOW CAN I CHALLENGE MY BREATHALYZER TEST RESULT?
Let’s make this clear: driving under the influence (DUI) is a very serious offense no matter where you live. A DUI conviction can result in the suspension of your driver’s license, a fine or a jail term. In other words, if you are convicted of DUI, your life is likely to change for a very long time. But,…
YOU DON’T NEED TO TAKE MONEY TO FACE EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES
The company that employs you trusts you enough to give you access to their facilities and their assets. You probably do your best to uphold that trust while also wanting to maximize the benefits that you reap from your employment. Some people will use creative methods to increase what they take home from their job. For example, those…
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