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Two former corrections officers in North Carolina have been indicted on charges of Extortion Under Color of Official Right. One of the officers, a 29-year-old man, is also charged with lying to a federal grand jury and making a False Statement to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Both defendants are facing decades in federal prison and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines.
Indictment charges 2 former corrections officers with extortion
Federal charges filed for illegal gambling against father and son
Operating an illegal sweepstakes is a crime and a federal one at that. For a 44-year-old man and his 68-year-old father from Selma, North Carolina, the seizure of cash and gaming devices from 200 stores and restaurants by federal and state agents has resulted in multiple charges.
Drug use trends in North Carolina
In the most recent national survey on drug use and health, 7.75 percent of surveyed North Carolinians reported that in the last month, they had used illicit drugs. For the purposes of the survey, prescription drug use other than for medical reasons was also included in the definition of illicit drugs.
Facing weapons charges with prior felonies
In some case, your past history of criminal convictions can lead to an increased risk of criminal charges now and in the future. One area where this is especially true is in the possession of weapons. It could be illegal in North Carolina for you to own or possess certain weapons -- including firearms -- if you have a past felony conviction.
Being charged with a sex crime will need competent representation
Being accused of a sex crime can ruin your reputation, your family life, and can even effect your employment status. There is definitely a stigma attached to this type of accusation. You may have to register as a sex offender if you are convicted.
