Classification of Crimes, Statute of Limitations, and Criminal Records
Classification of Crimes, Statute of Limitations, and Criminal Records
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North Carolina Criminal Statute of Limitations
Below is a summary of the statute of limitation periods for criminal cases in North Carolina. Statutes of limitations set forth the time period within which the state must commence a case against someone for a crime. North Carolina is unusual in that only misdemeanors and minor offenses are subject to any time limitations.
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North Carolina Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
Learn what penalties may be imposed for a Class A1, 1, 2, or 3 misdemeanor conviction in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
North Carolina organizes felony crimes into 10 different lettered categories, from Class A to I.
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Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in North Carolina
In North Carolina, expunction can erase your criminal record under certain circumstances. But not all records can be expunged.
DUI, Driving & Alcohol Related Crimes
DUI, Driving & Alcohol Related Crimes
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Driving on a Suspended License in North Carolina
Speeding, alcohol offenses, and certain criminal convictions are just some of the reasons your license may be suspended or revoked. Driving when your license is revoked is a crime that can have serious consequences.
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North Carolina Public Intoxication Laws
Merely being intoxicated in public is not a crime in North Carolina. However it is a crime to be drunk and disorderly in public.
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North Carolina Minor in Possession of Alcohol: Laws & Penalties
A minor in North Carolina may not purchase, possess, or consume alcohol with few exceptions. It is also illegal for anyone to sell or give alcohol to a minor; or to otherwise help a minor to obtain alcohol.
Marijuana and Drug Possession
Marijuana and Drug Possession
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in North Carolina
All states regulate and control the possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), though each differs in its exact definition of CDS and the penalties for possession. North Carolina classifies not only well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine as CDS, but also the compounds used to manufacture them.
Weapons and Gun Laws
Weapons and Gun Laws
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Weapons Charges in North Carolina
North Carolina outlaws certain types of weapons, bans weapons in certain places, and prohibits some people from having guns or other dangerous weapons.
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Open and Concealed Gun Carry Laws in North Carolina
Learn about North Carolina’s open and concealed carry gun laws, as well as the places where guns are off limits.
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Stun Gun Laws in North Carolina
You don’t need a permit to buy a stun gun or Taser in North Carolina, but there are some limits on how and where you may carry these weapons.
Theft-Related Crimes
Theft-Related Crimes
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Penalties for Misdemeanor and Felony Larceny in North Carolina
North Carolina classifies most theft offenses into misdemeanor or felony larceny based on the value of the stolen property or type of property.
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North Carolina Embezzlement Laws
Embezzlement is a kind of property theft. It occurs when a defendant, who was entrusted to manage or monitor someone else’s money or property, steals all or part of that money or property for the defendant’s personal gain.
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Forgery Laws in North Carolina
It is a felony crime in North Carolina for any person to counterfeit or even possess currency, securities, wills, and many other important documents with the intent to defraud another person.
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Burglary and Home Invasions in North Carolina
North Carolina has many, many criminal laws dealing with burglary and related crimes. Burglary, or forcibly entering a house with the intent of committing a crime, is also called home invasion.
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Auto Theft Laws in North Carolina
North Carolina does not have a law that punishes auto theft as a distinct crime. Instead, motor vehicle thefts in the state are prosecuted under the general crime of larceny.
Harassment, Bullying and Violent Crimes
Harassment, Bullying and Violent Crimes
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Cyberbullying and Online Stalking Laws in North Carolina
This article also discusses North Carolina’s cyberstalking and related criminal laws that apply when cyberbullying occurs by or against teens.
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North Carolina Assault and Battery Laws
Most of the time, assault and battery, assault, and affray are charged as Class 2 misdemeanors. In these situations, the victim has suffered minor injury only (of a type that would not require a doctor's attention).
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Assault with a Deadly Weapon in North Carolina
Assault with a deadly weapon in North Carolina is a felony crime that is committed with either the intent to kill or that results in serious injury (or both). All other assault crimes are misdemeanors.
Sex Crimes
Sex Crimes
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North Carolina Statutory Rape Laws
In North Carolina, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 16), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.
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Transmitting an STD in North Carolina
In North Carolina, people who know that they are infected with HIV/AIDS can be convicted of a crime if they fail to use condoms or inform their sex partners of their infections. People who know that they are infected with any sexually transmitted diseases and expose other people can also be charged with assault.
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Prostitution, Pimping, and Pandering Laws in North Carolina
In North Carolina, it is a crime to buy or sell sex, or promote or facilitate prostitution. North Carolina also has laws against child prostitution.