by Gilles Law | Aug 26, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Harassing phone calls involves using profane, indecent, or threatening language to any person over telephone; annoying or harassing by repeated telephoning, or making false statements over the telephone. This crime is governed by N.C.G.S. 14-196. Harassing phone calls...
by Gilles Law | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
Aiding and abetting DWI is illegal in North Carolina. In some ways, it is treated in the same manner as DWI itself. This blog explores what aiding and abetting impaired driving is, what situations may constitute this crime, and what the punishment for this crime is....
by Gilles Law | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a Class 1 misdemeanor and is governed by N.C.G.S. 90-113.22. Under this law, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly use, or to possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest,...
by Gilles Law | Aug 6, 2020 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
DWI sentencing levels in North Carolina – In North Carolina, DWI sentencing is governed by N.C.G.S. 20-179 and follows its own special sentencing guidelines. Although a DWI is a misdemeanor charge, it does not follow the misdemeanor sentencing guidelines....
by Gilles Law | May 4, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Obtaining a search warrant in North Carolina – Generally, the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects against unlawful searches. Which means that it gives you some level of privacy regarding your personal affects, belongings, and...
by Gilles Law | Apr 29, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Defense use of subpoenas in criminal cases – Criminal charges are simply formal accusations by the government, stating that the defendant has is accused of committing a crime. The defendant is always presumed innocent and will remain that way until the...
