Alcohol sales rise during pandemic
Neilson’s market data suggests communities across the country may be feeling the pain long after the pandemic …
Coronavirus and court proceedings
The impact of COVID-19 is far-reaching, even impacting the long arm of the law. New Hanover County …
Five Most Common Holidays Crimes
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also a time when crime tends to …
The Science Behind Drinking and Driving Home from Holiday Parties
It’s no secret that alcohol consumption increases in general during the holiday season. Between parties, special dinners, …
Drug-related Crime and What to Watch For
If you’ve kept an eye on the news, then you know that the war on drugs is …
What Happens When the Police Address Noise Complaints?
Just like every other season, summer brings with it a certain set of ideals, some quintessential elements …
Fact or Fiction? Myths About the Legal Field Commonly Found in Summer Blockbusters
There’s nothing like a good courtroom drama to draw us out of the summer sunshine and into …
Basic Questions and Answers About Probation
“Probation is a less well-known branch of our justice system, compared with, say, police and prisons, but …
Top Crimes Around the Halloween Holiday
Ghosts, witches, goblins, and other creatures that go bump in the night: these are what we think …
Has Your Teen Been Charged with Underage Drinking?
We’ve all seen the popular movies and listened to the catchy tunes, the ones in which the …