Criminal Law

How to Get Charges Dropped Before Court Date: Realistic Options and What to Avoid

August 26, 2022 by Farrukh Shahzad

Only the prosecutor or judge can end a criminal case early. Realistic ways charges get dropped before court: weak evidence, motions, diversion and speedy trial.

Criminal Law

In North Carolina, What Is the Age of Consent? The Statutes, Age Gaps and Penalties

August 22, 2022 by Farrukh Shahzad

North Carolina's age of consent is effectively 16. How the statutory rape, age-gap and school-personnel laws work, the felony classes, and registration rules.

Criminal Law

Is Dumpster Diving Legal in Florida? What Trespass Law Says About Posted and Fenced Land

August 20, 2022 by Farrukh Shahzad

Florida has no dumpster diving ban, but trespass after notice under Fla. Stat. 810.09 is a misdemeanor. How posting, fencing, theft and local rules apply.