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. Learn what factors go into determining a felony sentence in N.C.
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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.
Marijuana and Drug Possession
Marijuana and Drug Possession
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in North Carolina
Illegal possession of a controlled substance in North Carolina can result in fines and jail time. Learn more about how N.C. classifies controlled substances.
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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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
Being convicted of assault and battery in North Carolina can mean anywhere from a few days to over a decade behind bars.
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.