Tag Archives: felony

Cary criminal lawyer comments on breaking and entering charges

Cary criminal lawyer & breaking & entering This Cary criminal lawyer thought this was an interesting article from the UNC School of Government Blog: The question seems simple enough. Under G.S. 14-54, it is a crime to “break or enter any building.” Plain old breaking or entering is a misdemeanor, but if the crime is committed with the intent to… (more…)

Cary,Apex,Raleigh,Garner criminal lawyer and habitual felon statute

Garner,Apex,Raleigh,Cary criminal lawyer discusses North Carolina’s Habitual Felon Statute Like many states, North Carolina has its own version of California’s three-strike rule: the habitual felon statute. Here’s how it works. If an individual commits a third felony during the course of his or her lifetime, the district attorney can charge the individual as a habitual felon, elevating the potential punishment… (more…)