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...
by Gilles Law | Oct 11, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
Charlotte DWI Attorney – A Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge can be a scary experience. There is a lot to consider, a lot to know, and a lot of steps in the process. One of the first things anyone charged with DWI should do is hire a DWI attorney. Win or...
by Gilles Law | Oct 10, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
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 when it comes to some legal terminology in criminal law. The main point...
