North Carolina’s concealed carry law may be on the verge of a historic change. Presently, you must still have a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun. On July 29, 2025, the North Carolina Senate voted to override Governor Stein’s veto of Senate Bill 50, known as the “Freedom to…
I’d already had a rough day when I got the text from my wife sharing Fergie passed. “Dang,” was the only thing I could respond. I was without words. When someone from another generation passes away, particularly someone who was nothing less than a living legend and touchstone in the…
One of the most common questions criminal defense lawyers hear is, “Why am I still being charged if the alleged victim wants to drop the charges?” It’s a fair question. If the person who called the police doesn’t want to go forward, why would the court system care? In North…
Criminal defendants expect the legal system to deliver fairness. Our courts are designed to deliver legal compliance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, our state constitution, and the US Constitution, not necessarily fair results or what some facing criminal charges might believe is just or true “justice.”…
The 4th of July in North Carolina is a time for celebration. Families gather for cookouts, fireworks, and long weekends on the water. It is a tradition built around freedom, but every year it brings a familiar pattern to courtrooms across the state. Fireworks tickets, alcohol-related charges involving underage possession,…
There’s a persistent myth about criminal justice that criminal charges are straightforward, guilt is obvious, and if everyone simply did their job efficiently, cases would resolve in days rather than months or even years. This illusion persists until someone finds themselves or a loved one on the receiving end of…
They didn’t show up all at once. A little around the temples after a run of back-to-back felony trials. A little more after a long, sleepless night waiting for a jury to come back on a case that could have gone either way. Years of courtroom advocacy and life as…
How much does a criminal lawyer cost in NC? That is one of the first and most important questions people ask when they are facing charges. The answer depends on several factors, including the type of charge, whether it is a misdemeanor or felony, how complex the case is, and…
“They never read me my Miranda rights!” This is one of the most common statements criminal defense attorneys hear from clients who believe this oversight will automatically get their charges dismissed. Unfortunately, this widespread misconception, fueled by countless TV shows and movies, rarely reflects the reality of North Carolina criminal…
The Debate Over Ratification and the Demand for a Bill of Rights In the aftermath of the 1787 Constitutional Convention, the proposed United States Constitution went to the states for approval. North Carolina emerged as a critical battleground in this ratification debate. Many North Carolinians were divided between Federalists, who…
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