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
Expunction is the legal term for what many people refer to as “expungement.” The terms are interchangeable and refer to a legal resolution where non-violent charges can be removed from a person’s record. Whether an individual is eligible for expunction depends on the severity of the charges. Typically expunction cases deal with theft of property, such as misdemeanor larceny, which is the most common. Misdemeanor or felony drug charges are…