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It’s Elementary, My Dear Watson

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

In preparation for a recent Duplin County felony case I had to do a bit of research that made evident to me just how far fetched some of these shows are, and how some of the oldest and most basic forensic techniques aren’t as foolproof as most of us believe. Continue reading →

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Letter to Duplin and Sampson DWI Clients

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

This year has brought about sweeping changes in North Carolina Law.  Some of those changes include numerous changes in gun laws, additional laws aimed at preventing young speeders, and in the area of DWI.  Below is a form letter we … Continue reading →

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Whoa!! Speed Racer

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

A 17 year old gets clocked in Sampson County speeding 81 mph in a 70 mph zone as he hurries to get home before curfew. Under 20-13.3 the officer is to place the 17 year old in his police car and drive him to the magistrates office to appear before a judicial official. Continue reading →

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Two Tickets to the Gun Show

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

If you have been following North Carolina politics since the recent changing of the guard, you’ve noticed that an area which has received a great deal of focus is our gun laws.  This blog will attempt to sort through all … Continue reading →

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TO PJC, or NOT TO PJC

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had the following conversation, or one very similar. Potential Client:  “I was charged with speeding 70 in a 55 driving through Duplin County.  Can your firm help me with this?” Me:  “Sure, … Continue reading →

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Lock Up Your Pills, Lock Up Your Sons; Two North Carolina Laws That Could Ruin Your Kid’s Life (Part Two)

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

Read part one here. LOCK UP YOUR SONS: Allow me to begin part two of this series with a caveat/disclaimer.  THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES THE CRIME OF STATUTORY RAPE.  This is a very difficult subject to discuss in any context.  This … Continue reading →

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Lock Up Your Pills, Lock Up Your Sons; Two North Carolina Laws That Could Ruin Your Kid’s Life (Part One)

Posted on July 8, 2011 by admin

For the most part, North Carolina’s criminal laws are fair.  In general our laws apply the proper level of punishment for the crime.  Though I fight on a daily basis to convince DA’s and judges that my clients should receive … Continue reading →

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Speeding Ticket DOs, DONTs, MYTHs and MATH

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

Being new to the whole blogging thing, there is so much I’d like to discuss that I’m not sure where to begin. I want to do an article about speeding tickets, but that’s like trying to write about Football. Where … Continue reading →

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DWI Sentencing in North Carolina

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin

Being charged with a DWI can be a frightening experience, and rightfully so. A DWI conviction carries serious consequences and can impact a person’s life for years to come.  Knowing what to expect once in court and how the court … Continue reading →

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