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Drug Recognition Experts in DWI Cases
Drug Recognition Experts in DWI Cases – In North Carolina, Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases can get very complicated very fast. Some would assume it is simple – either you
Due Process in Criminal Cases
Due Process in Criminal Cases – People present in the United States have many, many rights against interference from the government. We say “people present in the United States” because
Appreciable Impairment in DWI Cases
This blog focuses on appreciable impairment in DWI cases. In North Carolina, as far misdemeanors go, Driving While Impaired (DWI) is one of the most serious charges you can ever
Acting in Concert
Through “acting in concert,” a person can face the entirety of the legal consequences of a crime that they only had a small part in. What does that mean? Let’s
Failure to Return Rental Property in North Carolina
Failure to return rental property is a crime in North Carolina. This blog explores failure to return rental property. There is a myth out there that every lawyer knows every
Fifth Amendment
The Fifth Amendment provides for several valuable rights and protections. People often refer to the Constitution of the United States while engaged in political discussions. Oftentimes, things are misquoted, misinterpreted,
What to do after a DWI conviction
What to do after a DWI conviction – We do our very best to defend DWI charges by every legal means at our disposal. Despite this effort, however, sometimes clients
Common Mistakes Made During North Carolina DWI Stop
Don’t forfeit your constitutional rights during a DWI stop – here, we explore common mistakes that people make when they are being investigated for DWI. “You have the right to
Failure to Work After Being Paid in North Carolina
Failure to work after being paid in NC – One of the topics that we find interesting is just how many crimes North Carolina statutes cover that most people have
Driving after Consuming (Person under the Age of 21) in North Carolina
Driving after consuming when a person is under 21 years of age – In North Carolina, it is also against the law to drive a motor vehicle while impaired. It
Probation Violations in North Carolina
Probation violations in North Carolina – Criminal cases come with a wide variety of consequences if the defendant is found guilty. With regard to state crimes, the North Carolina misdemeanor
DWI Trial in North Carolina
DWI Trial in North Carolina – If you have been charged with DWI, there are serious consequences that come with a conviction, including fines, license suspension, community services, and jail
DWI License Suspension
DWI License Suspension – In North Carolina, a DWI charge is a serious matter that has some very serious consequences. One of those consequences involve DWI license suspensions. There are
Defending a DWI Charge in North Carolina
Defending a DWI Charge in North Carolina – When we get calls from people who have been charged with DWI in North Carolina, we ask a large number of detailed
Cross Examination in a Criminal Trial
Cross Examination in Criminal Trials – “Would you like to cross examine the witness?”. We have all heard a judge on television say something like this, but how many people
Testimony in Criminal Cases
Testimony in a criminal case – we have written extensively on criminal trials and what constitutes evidence in a criminal trial. What remains constant is the use of testimony to
District Court for Criminal Cases
District Court in Criminal Cases – There are several different terms that are thrown around when referring to criminal cases, and many of them are often misunderstood. Court itself is
Jail Time While Charges are Pending
This blog entry discusses jail time while awaiting resolution of pending criminal charges.There are a large number of innocent people sitting in jails across America. This may seem like some
Traffic Crimes in North Carolina
Traffic Crimes in NC – The criminal defense lawyers at Gilles Law go to social events,meet people, and go to gatherings just like everyone else. What would seem out of
Airport Searches and the Fourth Amendment
Today’s blog explores airport searches and the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Everyone is aware that airport passengers are subjected to heightened scrutiny than an average law-abiding citizen.
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