Since 1837, North Carolina has recognized a parent’s right to use physical discipline (spanking, switches, and even paddling) as a form of punishment. The use of physical discipline is rooted in a parent’s fundamental, constitutionally protected right to raise their child as they see fit. While North Carolina allows parents to administer “moderate” physical discipline… View Article
Hemp and marijuana are nearly identical. However, one is an illegal controlled substance while the other is essentially unregulated. Both are derived from the plant Cannabis sativa (L.) and indistinguishable by both sight and odor, whether burned or unburned. Both contain the cannabinoid THC, specifically Delta-9 THC. Currently, no field tests exist to distinguish between… View Article
The Common Law established an individual’s right to use force to defend their home and themselves. In 1994, the General Assembly broadened an individual’s right to use force when threatened with death or serious bodily injury through the enactment of G.S. §14-51.1. In 2011, the General Assembly repealed G.S. § 14-51.1 and again expanded these… View Article
UPDATE ON TROUT SEASON AND PENDING LITIGATION RE: COMMERCIAL FISHING On January 22, the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) issued proclamation FF-11-2025 in response to cold stuns across Eastern North Carolina bodies of water. The Order makes it “unlawful to possess, transport, buy, sell or offer for sale spotted seatrout taken from Coastal and… View Article
In North Carolina, your motor vehicle could be subject to seizure for charges involving Impaired Driving Offenses or Felony Speeding to Elude Arrest. The Board of Education in the county where charges are filed retains constructive possession of the vehicle pending the release or sale of the vehicle. Daily storage fees of up to $10… View Article
Hearsay is a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the hearing or trial, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted. A statement is an oral or written assertion, or nonverbal conduct of a person intended as an assertion. Generally, hearsay is not admissible except as provided… View Article
Paying off a traffic ticket seems like a simple solution. Your friends may even tell you it’s the best thing to do. However, doing so could result in a conviction that may lead to the suspension of your license, an accumulation of motor vehicle points, and a costly increase in insurance premiums for a period… View Article
With Labor Day weekend comes one of the biggest hunting days of the year – opening day of dove season. As migratory birds, doves are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and hunting them is subject to numerous Federal and State regulations. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a first-time hunter, a review… View Article
You’re having a party or other social gathering when you hear a knock on the door. You’re surprised. You weren’t expecting anybody, but you go and answer. When you open the door, you’re greeted by a police officer who says he would like to ask you a few questions about a crime they’re investigating and… View Article
<datetime=”2021-10-11T16:57:43+00:00″> In 2016, North Carolina enacted legislation, G.S. § 132-1.4A, governing the disclosure and release of “body-worn camera” (body cam) or “dashboard camera” (dash cam) recordings made by law enforcement agencies and their personnel. These procedures received national attention after the shooting death of Andrew Brown by Pasquotank County deputies in April of this year…. View Article
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