by Gilles Law | Oct 3, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, SC Criminal Defense
South Carolina DUI conviction – When someone is charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, it can be a very stressful time with many things to consider. DUIs can be complicated and difficult to navigate. There are many complex laws and...
by Gilles Law | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Traffic
This blog explains when North Carolina law requires drivers to use a turn signal. According to the North Carolina Statute G.S. 20 – 154 (a), a turn signal is only required if a pedestrian or the operation of any other vehicle may be affected. In North Carolina,...
by Gilles Law | Sep 30, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Hate crimes in North Carolina – Usually, we don’t say “I don’t even know how to start this one” when it comes to our blogs. But this one is a little different due to the sensitive subject matter. Hate crimes are not easy to talk about. Just the term itself...
by Gilles Law | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
In North Carolina, felony sentencing is determined by structured sentencing guidelines. To determine which cell a person’s sentencing range falls into, courts consider applicable criminal convictions, mitigating factors, and aggravating factors. Aggravating and...
by Gilles Law | Sep 25, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
College campus disciplinary hearings operate much differently than criminal court proceedings. Most of the time, they have a lower evidentiary standard than a criminal hearing, and sometimes they don’t even assume innocence until proven guilty. Each college or...
