JURIST

DECEMBER 1, 2024

A newly revised North Carolina juvenile justice law will take effect Sunday, aiming to address gaps in handling serious offenses by minors. Cases involving Class F through I felony offenses and non-motor vehicle misdemeanors for 16- and 17-year-olds will remain in juvenile delinquency court.

Felony 211

Felony Misdemeanor Laws Statute 211

The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Texas authorities say they have the right to keep it under civil forfeiture statutes. Jerry Johnson, an Institute for Justice client from North Carolina, found out the hard way in 2020 when three plainclothes officers stopped him at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Photo courtesy Institute for Justice. An Airport Stop.

Misdemeanor 115

Misdemeanor Court Attorney Statute 115

JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

faces a misdemeanor simple assault charge for allegedly intentionally blowing on people. The litigation over last year’s lettuce recall has only just started due to the statute of limitations. The North Carolina-based company is suing a small wine outfit, McWilliam’s Wines, for one of its wines labeled Butterball Chardonnay.

Tort 37

Tort Statute Criminal Law Court 37