Archives by Tag ' Digital Evidence '
Aug 22, 2026
Federal cyber crime enforcement in North Carolina has reached unprecedented levels, marked by proactive digital surveillance, multi-agency task force operations, and severe judicial outcomes. A prime example of this environment is the August 2026 sentencing of a Charlotte man to 15 years (180 months) in federal prison, followed by 30 years of supervised release and […]
Jun 5, 2026
For those facing federal or state investigations, the “right to remain silent” has entered a complicated new era. While the integration of Artificial Intelligence into daily life has become seamless, a landmark 2026 ruling has turned these digital tools into a potential liability for the accused. In United States v. Heppner, the Southern District of […]

