Hemolysis involves the rupture of red blood cells in a blood sample. In the context of criminal charges, this can affect how accurately labs measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Mechanical factors like needle gauge selection, centrifugation practices, storage conditions, or simple delays can lead to hemolysis. The result may be…
This article discusses how alcohol normally travels through your body when you’re alive, how that changes once life ends, and why postmortem shifts can influence criminal defense in North Carolina. We will also explore the potential legal implications of an inaccurate or misleading BAC when the decedent—who, in criminal cases,…
What Does the Law Require? What are Possible Consequences? Talk to a Lawyer. Statutory Rape and Sex Offenses in North Carolina The consequences for violating Sex Offense Laws in North Carolina are extremely serious – Bill Powers First-Degree Statutory Rape: Engages in Vaginal Intercourse with Victim Victim is…
Modified Transcript of “Required to Talk To Police” for the Hearing Impaired: We have handled very serious cases in North Carolina for quite some time. We may get a call during an active investigation, in a panic, from somebody wondering and asking, “Should I talk to the police?” They want…