by Gilles Law | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Traffic
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 required if a pedestrian or the operation of any other vehicle may be affected. In North Carolina,...
by Gilles Law | Sep 24, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
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 applicable criminal convictions, mitigating...
by Gilles Law | Sep 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense, NC Traffic
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 most people get a speeding ticket at some point in their lives. What many don’t know is that...
by Gilles Law | Sep 6, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense, NC Traffic
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 law enforcement officer issuing the citation requests that the driver sign the citation. This blog discusses...
by Gilles Law | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
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 upon a finding of guilty. Keep in mind, however, that this is not a get out of jail free card – the appeal...
by Gilles Law | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Traffic
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 either they were not speeding or, more commonly, that they were speeding, but were not going...
