by Gilles Law | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a Class 1 misdemeanor and is governed by N.C.G.S. 90-113.22. Under this law, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly use, or to possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest,...
by Gilles Law | Aug 6, 2020 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
DWI sentencing levels in North Carolina – In North Carolina, DWI sentencing is governed by N.C.G.S. 20-179 and follows its own special sentencing guidelines. Although a DWI is a misdemeanor charge, it does not follow the misdemeanor sentencing guidelines....
by Gilles Law | May 4, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Obtaining a search warrant in North Carolina – Generally, the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects against unlawful searches. Which means that it gives you some level of privacy regarding your personal affects, belongings, and...
by Gilles Law | Apr 29, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Defense use of subpoenas in criminal cases – Criminal charges are simply formal accusations by the government, stating that the defendant has is accused of committing a crime. The defendant is always presumed innocent and will remain that way until the...
by Gilles Law | Apr 24, 2020 | Blog Posts, DWI, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Handling your criminal case – If you have been charged with a crime, it is a serious matter that can have lifelong consequences. The level of involvement and care that someone takes in their case is really a matter of personal choice. The last thing a defendant...
