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Do “fighting words” still matter under North Carolina’s assault law? That question sounds old-fashioned, but it goes straight to a real-life issue in modern practice. Can insulting, baiting, or humiliating language still matter if an argument turns physical? American jurisprudence historically recognized the phrase “fighting words,” yet North Ca...


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N.C.G.S. § 20-141.4(a3) governs the offense of felony serious injury by vehicle in North Carolina. This statute establishes a specific three-part evidentiary framework that the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. To secure a conviction, the prosecution must demonstrate that the defendant unintentionally caused serious injury to another ...


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If you hold a Concealed Handgun Permit in North Carolina, or plan to apply for one, you should understand a practical reality. A DWI charge, substance use concerns, or related findings can create real exposure for revoking your permit status, even though the legal mechanisms are not automatic.

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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 sober at the tim...


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The 0.3% Dilemma | NC Marijuana Laws vs. Second Amendment Rights

In North Carolina, the legal distinction between a state-regulated commodity and a federal felony is 0.3% Delta-9 THC. As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to rule on the constitutionality of firearm bans for cannabis users, North Carolinians face a potentially dangerous legal paradox. Hemp a...


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