Criminal law
Obtaining property by false pretenses is the most commonly charged non-violent felony in North Carolina. Obtaining property by false pretense occurs when 1) someone makes a false representation; 2) the representation is calculated and intended to deceive; 3) the other party is in fact deceived; and 4) the person obtains something of value. It is not a "catch-all" offense.
Attorney & managing partner, W. Scott Harkey, was recently appointed to serve on the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section for the 2022-2021 bar year. This will mark his second consecutive year as a member of the Executive Committee. Harkey recently concluded a three-year term as Council Member. Click here to learn more about the Criminal Justice Section Leadership. The Criminal Justice Section represents the interests of…
Harkey Litigation managing partner, W. Scott Harkey, was recently featured in the Davie County Enterprise Record for his work on an embezzlement case.
What is embezzlement in North Carolina? Embezzlement is when a fiduciary knowingly and willingly takes, misapplies, or converts
Criminal law