On behalf of Sullivan Law | May 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Drug possession arrests are quite common in North Carolina. However, our readers must remember that an arrest is not a conviction. There are many steps between an arrest and a conviction and, if there were any mistakes made by law enforcement officials or prosecutors,...
On behalf of Sullivan Law | Apr 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
As the media and entertainment industry portrays, drug crimes are serious offenses. Thus, they are met with severe penalties, especially when it comes to certain acts involving controlled substances. Facing drug charges should be treated seriously and met with an...
On behalf of Sullivan Law | Mar 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Like other states, North Carolina imposes harsh criminal penalties for the misuse of prescription drugs. When it comes to prescription opioids, the important point to remember is that they are treated like illegal street drugs such as cocaine and heroin. In other...
On behalf of Sullivan Law | Feb 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When a witness testifies about what happened during a crime or picks a suspect out of a lineup, there are a lot of factors that influence the decisions that they make. One of the biggest factors is whether or not they saw a weapon during the event. By comparing those...
On behalf of Sullivan Law | Jan 31, 2020 | Criminal Defense
There’s a knock at the door, and you see the police standing outside. Whether it’s a couple of officers in blue standing there or a pair of detectives in suits, you need to know how to protect yourself.Here are some things that you should keep in mind...
On behalf of Sullivan Law | Dec 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
You know that having a criminal record can impact your ability to find employment. Many companies run background checks. Some will not hire you if you have a record, especially if it’s a felony.While others may technically be open to hiring you, the criminal...
On behalf of Sullivan Law | Nov 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In North Carolina, the words expungement and expunction are used interchangeably. Both terms refer to a process by which an individual previously convicted of a crime may ask the court to remove their conviction, charges or arrest from their record. There are various...
On behalf of Sullivan Law | Aug 30, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Stereotyping is never wise, especially when it comes to criminal activity. It’s not fair to any group. Police officers especially need to avoid it so that they do not target innocent people based on some inherent trait.That said, statistics can tell us who tends...
On behalf of Sullivan Law | Aug 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Don’t believe that eyewitness just because they seem sincere. They may very well be completely wrong about what they think they saw.Does it sound outlandish? It often does to the jury. If you get accused of a crime, an eyewitness says they saw you there, and you...
On behalf of Sullivan Law | Jul 5, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When faced with a criminal charge in Bolivia, North Carolina it is important to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Why? There are a number of reasons, all of which help move the case towards a favorable outcome for you.Below, you will find a list of...
