Articles Posted in Mecklenburg County Criminal Court

The United States Supreme Court’s pending review of the federal firearm ban for unlawful drug users presents a deceptively simple question with potentially wide consequences. At issue is whether Congress may prohibit firearm possession by someone classified as an unlawful user of a controlled substance, even when that person is…

Frequently Asked Questions About Underage DUI in North Carolina If you are under 21 and charged with driving after consuming alcohol, you are likely facing what most people call “Underage DUI” pursuant to  N.C.G.S. 20-138.3. The statute uses more formal language by describing the offense as driving by a person…