Criminal Defense

 Many people die of drug overdoses who could have been saved if they’d gotten prompt medical assistance. Too often, the reason they don’t is that the people who are with them when they OD are afraid that if they call 911 or take them to a hospital, they’ll be...

Part of growing up and living life is making mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes are serious enough to lead to lasting consequences, such as criminal convictions on your record. If you were convicted of a crime in the past, or even if you were simply charged for one,...

Eyewitnesses enjoy more credibility than they should. It has resulted in courts convicting many innocent people and even sentencing some to death. While some eyewitnesses lie on purpose, most are simply not as reliable as they think. This is because human memory is...

When you get pulled over and the officer thinks you may be impaired, he or she likely won’t give you a breath test right away. Portable breath tests are not the same as the ones at the station, which are used in court. Instead, the officer may just give you field...

America prides itself on offering free speech to everyone, a right that is protected under the first amendment. However, while all individuals are entitled to express their opinions, not all acts of speech are legal or without consequences.  Communicating violent...

Having a felony or misdemeanor on your criminal record, even if the charges have been dismissed, can have a negative impact on your life for a very long time. Specifically, a criminal conviction can block you from working in some industries, owning a firearm or even...

Prescription drugs help with everything from anxiety and sleep issues to sexual performance problems and chronic pain. Modern medication can do many incredible things, but it also comes with a very steep price tag.  Every month, you have to pay your insurance premium....

The entertainment industry makes burglary seem borderline romantic. They depict burglars as educated, skilled professionals with impressive technical skills and lock-picking kits. One effect of heist movies featuring unrealistic burglary situations is that many people...

Opioid use and abuse can lead to arrests and penalties, but it’s important to remember that opioid abuse and addiction is a medical condition. In nearby Wilmington, millions of dollars could be used to prevent and treat addiction in that community and beyond thanks to...

Drug dependence is a devastating condition affecting far too many Bolivia, North Carolina families. When you are addicted to drugs, the need for more can cause you to behave in ways that were out of the question before your dependence. For example, many addicts commit...