by Gilles Law | Jan 15, 2021 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Breaking or entering into any building without consent can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the intent of the of defendant. Generally, if the person commits the breaking or entering with the intent to commit a felony or a larceny, the crime is...
by Gilles Law | Dec 28, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Believe it or not, inhaling toxic fumes is criminalized in North Carolina. If convicted, this crime is punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor, which carries a maximum possible penalty of 120 days imprisonment. Similarly, other activities involving toxic fumes, such as the...
by Gilles Law | Dec 16, 2020 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Defending a homicide charge – Having to deal with a criminal charge can be one of the scariest and most stressful things someone can deal with. Arguably, the worse of these charges would be a first-degree murder charge, but all homicide charges carry serious...
by Gilles Law | Dec 1, 2020 | Blog Posts, DWI, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
The criminal justice system can be scary, confusing, and stressful. Often, the first step in someone being brought into that system, is them being accused of a crime. The problem is people do not know what to do when they are accused of a crime. In this blog, we will...
by Gilles Law | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
The creation of, sale of, or possession with intent to sell or deliver a counterfeit controlled substance are all crimes in North Carolina. We have broken these crimes down below. Please note that these crimes are to be distinguished from crimes involving actual drugs...
by Gilles Law | Oct 6, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense, NC Traffic
Speeding to elude arrest is governed by N.C.G.S. 20-141.5. This crime may be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances. This crime carries the possibility of jail time, insurance points, license suspension, and possible forfeiture of the vehicle. Like...
