A resident doctor was suspended from employment after police in Morganton arrested and charged him with driving while impaired last Sunday evening. The 29-year-old man was pulled over by police and charged with the crime at approximately 7:50 p.m.
Resident physician accused of drunk driving in Morganton
Manafort trial: Is analyzing jury questions just guesswork?
Last Wednesday, a jury found former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort guilty of eight federal charges involving bank fraud and tax evasion. Yet jurors were unable to reach a consensus on the remaining ten counts, leading the judge to declare a mistrial on those charges.
3 types of drug crimes charges
Drug crimes are some of the most common crimes that any individual can be accused of, but that doesn't make them any less serious. A drug crime conviction can send someone to prison for a long time if the charges are severe enough. Believe it or not, some individuals are even spending life sentences in prison for nonviolent, drug-related convictions.
Why do innocent people take guilty pleas?
Innocent until proven guilty. It's the foundation of our criminal justice system. It's the guiding principle for every criminal case - in theory.
Drug crime allegations: How to choose a defense attorney
No matter the circumstances of your arrest, if you've been charged with drug-related crimes, you're probably feeling stressed, vulnerable and scared. These feelings are certainly expected, but it's important to calm yourself and think in a level-headed and logical fashion because you're about to make a very important decision: You need to select a suitable defense attorney to represent you in your criminal proceedings.
Drunk driving charges after a fatal crash need a careful defense
A drunk driving conviction can result in serious criminal consequences. These consequences, however, will be compounded when the drunk driving conviction involves a fatal accident that a court deems to be caused by the driver's intoxication. An alleged drunk driving crash that recently resulted in the death of an Uber driver is an example of such an incident.
Witness immunity plays a big role in Manafort case
The trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is finally underway, and it provides a fascinating window into how prosecutors approach high-stakes cases.
Will a drug crimes conviction interfere with federal student aid?
North Carolina university students who benefit from federal student aid need to be aware that a drug crimes conviction could have serious and negative implications for their ability to continue receiving this aid. In fact, any state or federal drug-related convictions for possession, selling or trafficking drugs will count against your eligibility for student aid -- but only if the alleged crime happens while the individual is receiving student aid.
