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Open Container Charge in North Carolina
An “open container” charge can be an infraction or a misdemeanor in North Carolina. Either way, it is illegal for a passenger or driver to transport an open container of
Animal Abuse in North Carolina
Animal Abuse – The country has seen many instances of animal abuse in recent years. One of the most famous cases involving animal abuse was with Michael Vick – former
Prison Sentencing – How much time I will actually spend in prison?
Prison sentencing in North Carolina can be very confusing to many people. This is understandable since it is a complicated topic that requires some training to understand. North Carolina felony
Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle in North Carolina
Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle in North Carolina – In North Carolina, not all traffic violations are created equal. In fact, not all traffic violations are categorized only
Might be Arrested? Here’s What to do and Not do
What should I do if I think I am going to be arrested? Unfortunately, most of the time when people think that they might be arrested or that they are
Criminal Defense Lawyer Discusses Criminal Defense Work
Hello, as criminal defense attorneys we are often asked a very specific question; a very dreaded question, and that question is how do you do what you do? How do
Why You Should Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney
You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one one will be appointed to you. Anyone who’s seen a police drama on television has heard this phrase,
Don’t Talk to the Police – What to do if Suspected of a Crime
If you’ve been charged with a crime or accused of a crime this is a very scary situation to be in. It’s natural to feel some fear. But because of
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
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
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
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
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
Preparing for a Criminal Case
Preparing for a Criminal Case Preparing for a criminal case – There are many misconceptions about attorneys and the work that they do. We hear these misconceptions all the time.
90-96 Conditional Discharge
Conditional discharge for first time drug offense in North Carolina Conditional discharge under N.C.G.S. 90-96 for first time drug offenders – A large portion of people who are incarcerated either
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