Criminal Law Updates
Holiday criminal charges in Durham tend to concentrate around four categories, including impaired driving, assault linked to alcohol use, vehicle break-ins during shopping season, and drug 
possession connected to travel and gatherings.
These are the cases that move through Durham County District Court every December, and they reflect the same statewide patterns North Carolina sees year after year.
The difference is how these charges are processed locally, from bond decisions at the Durham County Detention Facility to scheduling hearings during a holiday arrest. In part that’s because Durham County is a relatively large jurisdiction in North Carolina and has a lot of cases every year in criminal court.
address attempt cases. The decision provides a blueprint for challenging a prosecutor’s burden of proof by emphasizing that an attempt to commit a crime requires a mental state (
begin with allegations ranging from simple assault to serious felonies, each following distinct procedural requirements under North Carolina law.
legal implications, and how it fits into the broader spectrum of DUI enforcement.
lawyer? You’re not alone. And you’re not in some viral video. 
for heightened awareness around driving while impaired (DWI).
caught the eye of criminal defense lawyers in Durham NC involves the recent modifications to pretrial release protocols and how bond is set.
options are for defending yourself in court.
marijuana “simple possession,” and illegal drug paraphernalia charges.