On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Mar 17, 2020 | criminal defense
Spring break is a perfect vacation opportunity for college students to relax and have some fun. However, young adults can’t completely let loose. It is still important to follow the law wherever they may be. Failure to comply with the laws of the state or...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Dec 16, 2019 | criminal defense
North Carolina has finally ended the practice of prosecuting many 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. The new “Raise the Age” law took effect on December 1. For years, North Carolina remained the only state in the U.S. where minors 16 years or older automatically faced...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Jun 7, 2019 | criminal defense
Even if you’ve committed no crime, being stopped by the police is stressful. This is especially true in light of many recent events, which includes multiple instances of law enforcement using excessive and unwarranted force on ordinary citizens. Rewire...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Mar 10, 2019 | criminal defense
The defense of any crime you may have been accused of committing in Wilmington will often continue even in the event that you are convicted. For example, once you have fulfilled whatever requirements associated with your criminal conviction, you may need to fight to...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Dec 14, 2018 | criminal defense
The it may seem as though the default justification offered by those accused of violent crimes in Wilmington is that they were acting in self-defense. You may immediately skeptical when hearing such claims, yet in the event that you are the one making the claim, then...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Oct 12, 2018 | criminal defense
There are times when the chances of someone driving drunk may be higher, such as special occasions and holidays. With Halloween coming soon, some drivers will be pulled over and charged with driving under the influence. There are a number of things to keep in mind...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Sep 14, 2018 | criminal defense
Often, when people think about drunk drivers they may picture someone who is leaving a bar or getting in the car after drinking too much at home or at a friend or family member’s house. However, there are many different scenarios which involve drunk driving and...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Jul 13, 2018 | criminal defense
Facing an arrest in North Carolina may be alarming, but if you don’t know what to expect, it can seem even worse. According to FindLaw, the criminal procedure in North Carolina generally follows these basic steps: ArrestLaw enforcement has to have...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Mar 23, 2018 | criminal defense
If you have been charged with a crime in North Carolina, it is likely that you will be thinking about what is the best way to defend yourself. Every person convicted of a crime has the right to defend themselves, and it is this right of defense that is necessary to...
On behalf of Christina Rivenbark & Associates | Mar 6, 2018 | criminal defense
Every defendant accused of a crime will have a wide array of defense strategies available to assist him or her to reduce the threat of conviction, or diminish the severity of punishments if conviction is unavoidable. Some of these strategies are riskier than others....
