by Gilles Law | Oct 22, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
There are two types of contempt in North Carolina – criminal contempt and civil contempt. This blog will focus on criminal contempt in North Carolina. To read about civil contempt in North Carolina, click here. What is Contempt? Contempt is generally considered to be...
by Gilles Law | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog Posts, SC Criminal Defense
Breach of trust in South Carolina – Crimes typically fall into categories such as property crimes, theft crime, sex crimes, or homicides. There are several crimes that fall under each category. This is one of the many reasons that criminal law can be confusing,...
by Gilles Law | Oct 18, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Advanced supervised release in North Carolina – During sentencing, a judge can choose to impose a sentence that falls within the proper sentencing range based on the defendant’s prior record, aggravating factors, and mitigating factors. However, not everyone...
by Gilles Law | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense
Federal plea deals – When someone is charged with a federal crime, it can be very scary. Federal crimes can seem a lot more serious and complicated than state crimes. The elements of the crime, the punishments for the crime, and even how a plea is taken can be...
by Gilles Law | Oct 15, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
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. However, underage drinking isn’t the only crime in this circumstance. Possessing a fake ID is illegal under...
by Gilles Law | Oct 14, 2019 | Blog Posts, SC Criminal Defense
The rights of a criminal defendant in South Carolina – The United States Constitution has certain protections for criminal defendants that every jurisdiction adheres to. Most people are aware of the right to remain silent (though it is not exercised nearly...
