Archive for 'Sex Crimes' Category
Jun 15, 2026

Child pornography charges in North Carolina are prosecuted under a three-tiered felony structure that distinguishes between production, distribution, and possession. The penalties, consequences, and long-term effects differ substantially depending on which tier applies. Whether you are facing charges, expect to be charged, or are trying to understand what someone close to you is up against, […]

Jun 11, 2026

A sex offense conviction does not automatically prevent you from obtaining a U.S. passport. In most cases, a registered sex offender can apply for and receive one. But whether you can get a passport and what that passport will look like when it arrives are two different questions. The distinction matters more than most people […]

Jun 11, 2026

Failure to register as a sex offender in North Carolina is a criminal offense under the state’s Sex Offender Registry statute (Article 27A, N.C.G.S. § 14-208 et seq.). It carries the possibility of active prison time, and it is prosecuted regardless of whether the underlying conviction was years or even decades ago. This page covers […]