When someone gets pulled over for DWI or DUI it is a scary experience. Often people do not know what their rights are in that situation and they often mistake a question or a voluntary contact with an officer for a command that they must follow. This especially occurs...
More than any other country in the world, the United States allows its citizens to own and carry firearms. It seems to be one of the defining examples of “American freedom”. However, the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution...
In most jurisdictions, there are several laws centered around theft crimes and the activities and circumstances surrounding theft crimes. In North Carolina, like most jurisdictions, some of those laws involve circumstances in which the defendant is found in possession...
Defending felony charges – Criminal law is categorized into two basic categories based on severity: misdemeanor charges and felony charges. Though both can have a long-term negative impact on your life, felony charges can result in more significant consequences....
Jail visits from your lawyer – Sometimes when someone is charged with a crime, they can get out on bond while their case goes through the criminal justice process. Other times however the defendant is in pre-trail confinement. This largely depends on their...
Client responsibilities – this is your case – As a criminal defendant charged with a crime, this is YOUR case. While your criminal defense attorney will defend and counsel you through your case, there are certain client responsibilities that you, as the...
