by Gilles Law | May 17, 2021 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense
A question that we often get from potential clients is “can you clear up a warrant for arrest?” We always must explain that the answer to that question depends on what the person means by “clear up”. There are ways to handle a warrant for arrest, but people often do...
by Gilles Law | Feb 22, 2021 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense
There are old sayings and concepts that we do not know where they originated but they hold some truth to real life. One of those concepts that apply to criminal law is “guilty by association.” Guilt by association is not necessarily a legal term or legal theory in...
by Gilles Law | Feb 8, 2021 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
When you are charged with a crime, the charge is usually based on probable cause at the scene of the arrest or through and arrest warrant. Further, in regard to felonies in North Carolina, that probable cause is affirmed after arrest by either waiving probable cause...
by Gilles Law | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Changing your mind about taking a plea – We have often said there are three ways for a criminal case to end. Those three ways are; a dismissal, a trial, or a plea. The fact is that most cases end with the defendant taking a plea but it is not a process that is...
by Gilles Law | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Unfortunately, most of the things the general public knows about Constitutional rights and the criminal justice system comes from television shows or what they “heard” from someone. The problem with that is that without context, it is difficult to ascertain what is...
by Gilles Law | Jan 19, 2021 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Malicious conduct by a prisoner – When you are in jail awaiting the resolution of your criminal case, it is best not to talk to anyone about your case – it is best to communicate with your lawyer and keep up with reading your discovery. It is also...
