Receiving a subpoena to testify before a federal grand jury can be intimidating and stressful, and with good reason. The federal grand jury process is serious, and what you say under oath can have significant consequences. If you’ve been called to testify before a federal grand jury in North Carolina, it’s important to understand your…
Receiving a target letter from a federal prosecutor can be a shocking and intimidating experience. If you’ve recently gotten one in North Carolina, you’re probably wondering what it means, what could happen next, and what steps you should take. At Ryan Willis Law, we believe knowledge is power, especially when you’re facing potential federal charges….
The sanctity of one’s home is a cornerstone of American privacy rights. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution safeguards individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures, generally mandating that law enforcement secure a warrant before entering a person’s home. However, there are specific circumstances under North Carolina law where police may legally conduct a warrantless…
Every employer is legally responsible for payroll tax withholding. Under both federal and state law, employers must withhold specific amounts from their employees’ paychecks, such as income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare, and remit those funds to the appropriate government agencies. When employers intentionally fail to follow these requirements, they may commit payroll tax withholding…
Under North Carolina General Statute § 90-95(h), drug trafficking charges are based solely on the weight of the drug involved. You don’t have to be caught selling, packaging, or distributing narcotics, possessing, transporting, or manufacturing more than a set amount is enough to trigger a trafficking offense. These charges come with mandatory minimum prison sentences and…
If law enforcement shows up at your door with a search warrant, things can escalate quickly. Whether they’re looking for drugs, firearms, or digital evidence like child pornography, how you respond in that moment matters—a lot. As a criminal defense attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, I’ve helped clients across the state navigate these high-stakes…
Getting a federal target letter can be one of the most distressing experiences in a person’s life. Whether it arrives in the mail or is delivered in person, the gravity of the message is clear—federal prosecutors are conducting a serious investigation into you. If you’ve received one in North Carolina, it is important to understand…
When most people think of juries, they tend to picture a courtroom drama with lawyers presenting evidence to a panel of citizens who decide whether someone is guilty or innocent. However, there’s another type of jury you may not be as familiar with—the grand jury. It plays a critical role in the federal criminal justice…
When most people think of juries, they tend to picture a courtroom drama with lawyers presenting evidence to a panel of citizens who decide whether someone is guilty or innocent. However, there’s another type of jury you may not be as familiar with—the grand jury. It plays a critical role in the federal criminal justice…
Getting a federal target letter can be one of the most distressing experiences in a person’s life. Whether it arrives in the mail or is delivered in person, the gravity of the message is clear—federal prosecutors are conducting a serious investigation into you. If you’ve received one in North Carolina, it is important to understand…
