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Should I Take My Criminal Case to Trial?
Should I take my criminal case to trial? – When someone has been charged with a crime, there is often a long, stressful road ahead of them. Many decisions must
Gael Gilles on the Issues with Chief Putney Retirement
Chief Kerr Putney wants to retire from CMPD, but the city’s plan for how to do it is raising questions. Spectrum News reporter Ruben Jones continues digging into this confusing
Distributing Food Containing Drugs or Harmful Substances
With Halloween approaching, we thought it fitting to write a blog about distributing food with harmful or controlled substances. You may have grown up hearing that your Halloween candy could
Fake ID in North Carolina
Fake identification in North Carolina – We all know that it is common for people under 21 to use fake identification in order to get into bars or buy alcohol.
Charlotte DWI Attorney
Charlotte DWI Attorney – A Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge can be a scary experience. There is a lot to consider, a lot to know, and a lot of steps
So, You Want A Speeding Ticket Trial
So, you want a trial for a speeding ticket – Nobody enjoys getting pulled over by the police. It is annoying, frustrating, and sometimes scary. When you get a speeding
When to Use Turn Signal in North Carolina
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
Aggravating Factors in NC Felony Sentencing
Aggravating factors in NC felony sentencing – In North Carolina, felony sentencing is determined by structured sentencing guidelines. To determine which cell a person’s sentencing range falls into, courts consider
When Speeding is a Crime in North Carolina
For some reason when people meet criminal defense attorneys, they like to say something to the effect of “well, I’m sure I’ll never need you.” What they forget is that
Refusing to Sign a Citation in NC
Is it illegal to refuse to sign a citation or a traffic ticket in North Carolina? Often, when a person is cited for a traffic violation in North Carolina, the
Criminal Appeal – Appealing a Criminal Case
Criminal appeal – In a criminal case, a finding of guilty by the jury may not be the end of things. Defendants may always put in a notice of appeal
Racist Letters – are they legal?
New details in the investigation into racist letters received by Mecklenburg County and Charlotte city officials. Commissioners tell us multiple agencies are now looking into whether the letters came from
I got a speeding ticket … but I wasn’t going that fast!
I got a speeding ticket … but I wasn’t going that fast! – We often get calls from drivers charged with speeding that are understandably frustrated. Many people feel that
Habitual Breaking and Entering in North Carolina
Habitual breaking and entering in North Carolina – In the state of North Carolina, crimes are generally punished using the North Carolina misdemeanor sentencing guidelines and the North Carolina felony
Collateral Consequences of North Carolina DWI Convictions
Collateral consequences of North Carolina DWI convictions – One of the toughest misdemeanors you can face in the state of North Carolina is Driving While Impaired (DWI). We say the
DWI after taking prescription drugs – yes, you can get a DWI while following your prescription
DWI after taking prescription drugs – In North Carolina, Driving While Impaired (DWI) can carry some serious consequences, and can have lasting effects. Most adult drivers are a least somewhat
He Said, She Said, and Reasonable Doubt
When you have been accused of a crime, legally speaking, it’s just that – an accusation. You have been accused. Make no mistake that those accusations go a long way,
Consequences of Sex Crime Convictions
Today we’re going to talk about the consequences of conviction of sex crimes. Sex crimes in North Carolina are wide-ranging. They can be misdemeanors or very high level felonies. With
The Consequences of DWI Convictions in North Carolina
Today we’re going to talk about the consequences of DWI convictions. In North Carolina, typically DWIs are treated as misdemeanors and you face all the consequences of any misdemeanor such
Which Convictions Can Never be Expunged?
Generally, if a person is otherwise eligible for an expunction, they can get certain nonviolent low-level felony and misdemeanor one-time convictions expunged after the relevant waiting period (5 years for
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