While looking for a new job in North Carolina, you came across an ideal position. You have a felony charge on your criminal record, so how do you navigate this on an application? Chron offers tips for discussing felonies with potential employers. Protect your chances...

Trying to gain access into a computer that is not yours is likely to land you in federal court. This is because the federal government has criminalized many hacking crimes as federal offenses. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is the primary law the government uses to...

Federal investigations happen all the time. In every case, these investigations are serious. Try thinking about it this way: Law enforcement professionals commit hours of labor to uncover evidence of crimes. It takes training, technology and a high degree of...

North Carolina laws handle mail fraud in a harsh way. Why? Because mail fraud is a federal crime. If accused of mail fraud, you do not face misdemeanor charges. You will always face a felony charge, and the consequences that accompany it are brutal. What are these...

The path to trial for a criminal charge varies depending on the law the defendant allegedly violated. Typically, violating a federal law results in federal charges, while violating a state law results in state charges, although some offenses may result in both. ...

If you face a federal crime in North Carolina, you also face federal penalties, not state penalties. This could mean that a crime you commit that may not result in the death penalty at the state level will be a possible death penalty case at the federal level. This is...

Accusations of committing a serious felony offense in North Carolina may be counteracted when the evidence presented is not directly related to your alleged actions. The Law Offices of J. Darren Byers, P.A. understands when to suppress evidence that was illegitimately...

There are two different sets of laws in North Carolina. The state has its laws, and then there are federal laws. You probably know about the U.S. Constitution, which is the supreme law. This document allows for two levels of laws. Some of them may overlap. If you face...

If you are going to court for a federal crime in North Carolina, understanding the procedures and process is a little intimidating at times. It helps to get an idea of what will happen throughout the process. One of the most nerve-wracking portions is the sentencing...

The laws regarding murder in North Carolina are by and large clear. However, people are often surprised to learn about the charge of felony murder through accomplice liability. A felony murder charge can be brought against someone who is involved in the commission of...