Criminal law
Myths and misconceptions about North Carolina's criminal law can often cloud the understanding of legal rights and obligations. From mistaken beliefs about self-defense to confusion about search and seizure procedures, these myths can have serious consequences for individuals involved in criminal cases
Winston-Salem attorney W. Scott Harkey was recently appointed to Chair the North Carolina Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section for 2023-2024. This will be Harkey's fourth consecutive year on the Executive Committee for the section, where he served as Council Member from 2017 to 2020.
Drug trafficking charges are some of the most serious offenses under North Carolina law. An experienced attorney can provide a solid defense.
In North Carolina, Identity Theft is a felony offense. It involves the possession or use of identifying information of another person for fraudulent gain.
Winston-Salem White Collar criminal defense attorney W. Scott Harkey was recent recognized by Super Lawyers.
In North Carolina, Larceny is the unlawful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another, without consent, and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the personal property. Larceny of goods that are more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) is a Class H felony. If the goods are valued at one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less, then the larceny is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. It establishes how reasonable searches are defined, and under what circumstances a law enforcement officer can conduct a search with a warrant and without. Since things like traffic stops are considered forms of seizure, in order for them to be “reasonable” a police officer must demonstrate that there was reasonable suspicion for pulling a car over. Further,…
White Collar criminal defense attorney W. Scott Harkey was quoted in an article in the September 2022 issue of Business North Carolina magazine.
Winston Salem federal criminal defense lawyer W. Scott Harkey recently participated in the Andrea Taylor Federal Sentencing Advocacy Workshop sponsored by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Defenders Services Office Training Division.
Winston-Salem attorney W. Scott Harkey was elected Vice-Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section for 2022-2023. This will be Harkey's third consecutive year on the Executive Committee for the section, where he served as Council Member from 2017 to 2020.
Criminal law