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Are the 2020 Title IX Regulations in Jeopardy?
Under the previous administration, the United States Department of Education published new Title IX Regulations that expanded due process protections for accused students at colleges and universities that accept federal funding. On March 8, 2021, President Biden...
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Coronavirus Pandemic and Family Members in Jail or Prison
The impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus) on all of us has been dramatic and continues to evolve. Unfortunately, even the criminal court system has been significantly affected. At Dysart Wills Houchin & Hubbard, we have a large number of clients facing both state and...
Deciding on Public Defense vs. Private Lawyers
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With...
The Difference Between National, State and Local Law
Between local laws, state laws, federal laws, and the courts that dictate them, the U.S. judicial system can be a complicated one. The sheer number of laws that help run our country can be overwhelming, especially if you find yourself facing prosecution for violating...
Felonies, Misdemeanors and Infractions – The Criminal Difference
A crime is a crime is a crime, right? Wrong. There are varying levels of crimes that can impact everything from the punishment received to the amount the crime will impact an offender’s criminal record. There are three main types of crimes in the United States:...
North Carolina’s Impaired Driving Laws and Policies You Need to Know
Driving While Impaired (DWI) is a misdemeanor offense in North Carolina. Other states may use different abbreviations and define the offense in various ways, but the act of driving drunk is a crime in any form. In some states, you don’t even need to be physically...
When Domestic Abuse Turns to Violence
Almost 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner on average every minute in the United States. This amounts to over 10 million abused people annually in this country. Domestic violence – also called intimate partner violence, or IPV – and domestic abuse...
Are You Dealing with Criminal or Civil Law?
Civil law or criminal law? The court system in the United States differentiates between the two in a number of ways, from process to punishment. Here we have outlined the major differences between criminal law and civil law. Criminal Law The goal of criminal law is to...
The Difference Between an Attorney and Lawyer
Imagine this: you are in over your head with some legal issues, and you know you should get professional help. You begin the daunting process of finding the right representation. Friends are referring their lawyers, you have Googled the best lawyers on the eastern...
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