Tag: criminal defense

Edited by Russell D. Babb  | Published on October 6, 2026      Facing a criminal charge can be confusing, especially if you are unfamiliar with how offenses are classified under North Carolina law. In Wake County, criminal charges range from relatively minor misdemeanors to serious felony offenses, each carrying different penalties and long-term consequences.  Whether the charge

Edited by Russell D. Babb  and Roger Smith, Jr. | Published on August 27, 2026      Gun charges in North Carolina can have serious legal consequences, even for individuals who lawfully own firearms. In Raleigh and throughout Wake County, alleged violations involving concealed carry, possession, or use of a firearm are prosecuted under a range of state

Edited by Russell D. Babb  and Roger Smith, Jr. | Published on June 05, 2026      Domestic violence charges in North Carolina can lead to serious criminal and civil consequences, including jail time, protective orders, loss of firearm rights, and long-term impacts on employment, custody, and reputation. In Raleigh and throughout Wake County, these allegations are treated seriously by

Edited by Russell D. Babb  | Published on April 24, 2026      Many people assume that you cannot be charged with a DWI unless your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 or higher. While 0.08 is the legal limit in North Carolina, it is not the only way a DWI charge can occur. In reality, drivers in Raleigh and

Edited by Russell D. Babb  | Published on April 17, 2026     Alcohol-related offenses involving people under the age of 21 are far more serious than youthful mistakes—they can carry real and lasting consequences. In North Carolina, including Raleigh and surrounding areas, both underage drinking and the use of fake identification are criminal offenses that can affect your driver’s license, academic standing, and

Edited by Russell D. Babb and Lacy Hansen | Published on July 29, 2025       If you or someone you love is facing serious criminal charges such as homicide, murder, or manslaughter in North Carolina, the consequences can be life altering. A conviction can result in decades behind bars or even the death penalty. Understanding the severity of facing

Edited by Russell D. Babb and Lacy Hansen | Published on April 22, 2025   Is your criminal record holding you back from landing a job, being accepted into school, or moving forward in life? Even if your case was dismissed or you were found not guilty, your record may still appear on background checks-visible to employers,

Edited by Lacy Hansen and Russell D. Babb | Published on September 9, 2024 Nobody likes to see blue lights in their rear-view mirror. If you’ve recently been pulled over, you may have received a traffic ticket for speeding, running a red light, unsafe movement, improper lane change, or another violation. While paying the fine

Edited by Russell D. Babb and Lacy Hansen  Published on July 12, 2024 In North Carolina, “Driving While Impaired” (or DWI) refers to the crime of driving a vehicle while impaired due to alcohol, drugs, or other substances. Some states refer to this as “Driving Under the Influence” (or DUI).  Regardless of the term used-DUI