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…)
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…)