by Gilles Law | Jun 18, 2019 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Anyone who has ever watched a police procedural on television has either heard the question “do you have an alibi?”, or has heard the statement “I have an alibi.” Other than that circumstance, it is not a word used in common everyday language. What does it mean? You...
by Gilles Law | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
“Necessity” is sometimes used as a defense to certain crimes in North Carolina. Sometimes things are not what they seem to be. That is true in life and it is also true in criminal law. Although someone may have done something “wrong”, it doesn’t mean that they didn’t...
by Gilles Law | Apr 17, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
What should I do if I think I am going to be arrested? Unfortunately, most of the time when people think that they might be arrested or that they are the suspect in a crime, they do not take the time to consult with a criminal defense lawyer. He or she typically falls...
by Gilles Law | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Turning yourself in to the police is a daunting consideration. We often get calls from potential clients that have become aware that there is a warrant for their arrest. The first question they ask is how they clear that up. The answer we almost always give is that...
by Gilles Law | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
This blog discusses some of the main considerations you should be aware of if you have been charged with a crime. You or a loved one has been charged with a crime. What’s next? There can be any number of things to consider, and in this blog, we will discuss a few of...
by Gilles Law | Mar 25, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Due Process in Criminal Cases – People present in the United States have many, many rights against interference from the government. We say “people present in the United States” because constitutional protections apply to citizens, tourists, and anyone else...
