On behalf of Burts Law, PLLC | Nov 12, 2020 | Criminal Law
As a college student in North Carolina, you purchased a fake ID online so that you could drink and purchase alcohol when you went out with friends. You hardly gave it a thought — until you got busted trying to use it to get into a campus bar. Now what? You’ve never...
On behalf of Burts Law, PLLC | Oct 21, 2020 | Criminal Law
If you’re facing criminal charges, you do need to consider all of your options. One option may be to accept or deny a plea bargain if one is offered. What does this bargain mean and why would you want to use it? Plea bargains are generally only offered when the...
On behalf of Burts Law, PLLC | Aug 28, 2020 | Criminal Law
If you are like most Charlotte couples, you will have had your disagreements. Sometimes people feel trapped in a relationship they do not know how to get out of. In some cases, people conclude that the easiest way to escape their relationship is to file a false claim...
On behalf of Burts Law, PLLC | Jun 17, 2020 | Criminal Law
The common perception that most people have is that the majority of Americans follow the law and that a smaller percentage decides to break it. They assume that most of the people who break it then get caught and enter the criminal justice system. Even with the...
On behalf of Burts Law, PLLC | May 12, 2020 | Criminal Law
Whether you have been to college or not, you know about the reputation that it has. You’ve seen teen movies, for instance, or just listened to others recount their experiences. If you’ve been there, maybe you know first-hand. Drinking is a predominant part of life for...
by anthonyburts | Mar 8, 2020 | Criminal Law, Employment law
Under United States federal law, employers are allowed to conduct background checks of applicants and employees as long as the employer conducts the check directly instead of through a third party. However, if the employer uses a third-party vendor to conduct the...
by anthonyburts | Feb 23, 2020 | Criminal Law
Although many states have legalized or decriminalized marijuana possession, it is still illegal to possess marijuana in North Carolina. Marijuana possession in North Carolina can be a misdemeanor or felony crime. There are several factors that apply to different...
