Police use of informants in North Carolina

An informant gives the police a tip on criminal activity in return for a deal on his own behalf. Police take this single tip then bust a major crime syndicate through breaking down doors, chasing bad guys, and finding the subject of the tip.  All this makes for a...

Who decides to drop criminal charges?

Usually when charges are pressed against someone it is up to the District Attorney to decide if the charges will be dropped before the case gets to trial.  Just because the person who may have initially pursued pressing charges against someone has changed their mind...

How are Criminal Charges filed?

The way a criminal charge is filed can vary and is a process that takes place in stages.  Generally the most common way a criminal charge is brought against someone is through a police investigation.  The police may either respond to a call or observe suspicious...