While most crimes focus on the criminal acts of the accused, and sometimes on their state of mind at the time of the offense, there are some crimes that require a specific kind of victim.…
While misdemeanor sentencing may involve fewer considerations than felony sentencing, North Carolina still imposes a set and requirements for courts when handling felony convictions. This came about ever since the North Carolina Structured Sentencing Act…
Ever since the North Carolina Structured Sentencing Act went into effect in 1994, judges are required to follow a set of guidelines and standards when sentencing a person for a criminal conviction. This came about…
While crimes are often only committed by one person, there are circumstances where several people are involved in the same crime. In such cases, participants may play different roles in carrying out the offense. In…
Abandonment and nonsupport refers to the failure and willful neglect or refusal to support a person who is dependent on them. This is somewhat distinct from crimes like child abuse, which generally involve actions or…