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Probable Cause versus Reasonable Suspicion in Criminal Cases
Probable cause versus reasonable suspicion in criminal cases – Those who are lucky enough to never get intimately involved with the criminal justice system have a limited frame of reference
Rock Hill DUI Attorney
Rock Hill DUI Attorney – What should you do when you have been charged with a DUI in Rock Hill, South Carolina? Same thing you should do when you have
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
Larceny in South Carolina
Larceny in South Carolina – Theft is one of the most common crimes. The term theft, however, is not typically the name of a crime itself; rather, it is included
Consequences of a South Carolina DUI Conviction
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.
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
Hate Crimes in North Carolina
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
Mitigating 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 applicable criminal convictions, mitigating factors, and aggravating
Campus Disciplinary Hearings
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
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
South Carolina Criminal Sentencing
South Carolina Criminal Sentencing – When charged with a crime, there is a lot of uncertainty. Just a few of the things that need to be considered are the collateral
Know Your Rights – Rights During Police Encounters
Know Your Rights – what you can and cannot do during a police encounter Rights during a police encounter – Long before a criminal defense lawyer has a chance to
Robbery in South Carolina
Robbery in South Carolina – Criminal charges vary by jurisdiction. This means the elements, punishments, and definitions of those crimes are not universal. A crime that most people have heard
Accommodations for Transgender Inmates
If you are transgender and awaiting a prison sentence in North Carolina, you may have questions about accommodations for transgender inmates in North Carolina. Every North Carolina prison facility has
Should I bother to hire an attorney if the situation looks hopeless?
Sometimes people call us, give the set of circumstances that they are facing, and then they ask, “Should I even bother to hire an attorney?”. The answer to that question
Rape Shield Statute NC
Rape shield law in North Carolina – What you might think qualifies as evidence may not be permissible in a court of law as such. North Carolina’s rape shield statute,
How Prior Convictions Affect Misdemeanor Sentencing
How do prior convictions affect misdemeanor sentencing? We have written previous blogs on North Carolina’s misdemeanor sentencing guidelines. This blog is more narrowly tailored to address the specific topic of
How long do I have to decide if I’m going to take a plea?
How long do I have to decide if I’m going to take a plea? – Criminal charges can be some of the scariest and most stressful things that someone can
Faretta Warnings in South Carolina
Faretta Warnings in South Carolina – Anyone who has seen a crime drama on television has heard of Miranda Warnings. Miranda Warnings give a basic overview of the right to
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
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