The idea that someone can face a longer sentence because of another person’s lies is a very scary thought. However, this happens way too often in the federal criminal “justice” system. The law calls it “relevant conduct,”...

Did you receive a subpoena from the Wake County or Durham County Assistant District Attorney to appear in court as a witness in a case? Legally, you must attend. If you do not attend, there is a chance a warrant could be put out for your...

Over the past decade self-checkouts at big box stores and grocery stores have gained popularity, eliminating the need for staffing as many cashiers and making it easier for those only buying a small amount of items to pay quickly. However, one small...

Although Colorado and a handful of other states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and medical use, weed is still not legal federally or in North Carolina. You can be charged and convicted with a misdemeanor or felony in North Carolina for...

Concert season has started again in Raleigh, and ALE agents will be out in full force at Coastal Credit Union/Walnut Creek Amphitheater. Agents will carefully watch tailgaters to ensure no one is providing alcohol to anyone under the age of...

Picture this: you’re pulled over for speeding, or some other minor traffic mishap, and the officer looks in your window to speak with you. He sees a car filled with boxes, trash bags, and other assorted items. Is that officer going to be a bit...

Slow down, sober up, and be safe this Memorial Day Weekend. North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Durham and Raleigh Police, and Wake and Durham Sheriffs will be out monitoring the roads closely. Officers will be looking for speeders, expired...

Did you receive a citation and have to be present in Courtroom 101 in the Wake County Justice Center? This courtroom, also known as Disposition Court, runs from 7:45 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon. That does NOT mean you have to be present...