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How Do You Appeal a Criminal Conviction in North Carolina?

If you were charged with a crime and convicted at trial, your case still may not be over. Under North Carolina law, there are a number of different grounds on which the criminally-convicted can seek to have their convictions overturned. Our attorneys… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Facing Discipline as a North Carolina Real Estate Agent or Broker

In North Carolina, all real estate agents and brokers must comply with both (i) the North Carolina Real Estate License Law and (ii) the North Carolina Real Estate Commission Rules. Failure to comply can have serious consequences, including facing dis… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense

Are You Facing a Federal Investigation? Why You Should Hire a Lawyer Before You Get Charged

If you are facing a federal investigation, you need to take action to protect yourself. Federal agencies have been stepping up their enforcement efforts in various areas – healthcare fraud and antitrust violations among them – and many innocent i… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Ethics and Social Media: Case Research and E-Discovery

Although social media is now approaching its teenage years (Myspace, the first widely-used social media platform, was founded in August 2003), legal ethics in the use of social media is in some ways still very much in its infancy. Despite the fact th… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense

Can Field Sobriety Test Results Be Used Against You?

When a police officer pulls someone over on suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI) in North Carolina, he or she will typically ask the suspect to perform a number of different field sobriety tests (FSTs). The police use these FSTs to look for sign… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Ethics and Social Media: Can I Connect With a Judge on LinkedIn?

According to the American Bar Association, more than 90 percent of all attorneys have a LinkedIn profile. Attorneys are using LinkedIn for a number of different purposes – primarily for networking, but for sharing information, finding information,… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense

Have You Been Charged with Mail or Wire Fraud?

If you are facing criminal charges for securities fraud, mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud, government contract fraud or any other fraud-related federal offense, you may be facing charges for mail or wire fraud as well. The federal mail and wire fraud… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

"Fantastic Lies"

Through its acclaimed documentary series, “30 for 30,” ESPN is now airing “Fantastic Lies,” a full-length documentary film by award-winning filmmaker Marina Zenovich about the Duke Lacrosse case. The movie documents the path f… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Defending Your North Carolina DWI

If you have been arrested for driving while impaired (DWI) in Raleigh, you need to take your situation seriously. Not only can a DWI conviction lead to thousands of dollars in costs and fines, along with possible jail time, but it can also affect you… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

The Ethical Pitfalls of Office Sharing

From traditional office sharing to virtual offices to the recent rise of law firm incubator and residency programs, lawyers now have many options when it comes to cutting costs and sharing expenses without establishing a partnership. While these can… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense
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