by Gilles Law | Dec 23, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Interfering with electronic monitoring device in North Carolina – When someone has been thrust into the criminal justice system, often their liberties become restricted even prior to conviction. One such way this occurs is through electronic monitoring....
by Gilles Law | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
In North Carolina, criminal trespass is a generally a misdemeanor, although in certain circumstances, it is felonious. Trespass is governed by N.C.G.S. 14-159 and is broken down into degrees – first degree criminal trespass and second degree criminal trespass....
by Gilles Law | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
A lot of people want to call the police to resolve family law issues. Unless there is a violation of criminal law, you should probably not call the police. Even if you do call the police, absent a violation of criminal law, they will not get involved in your family...
by Gilles Law | Dec 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Ineffective assistance of counsel claims in criminal cases – In criminal matters, when a trial is over and a defendant is found guilty, the case might not be over at that point. This is because the defendant may choose to appeal. An appeal challenges legal...
by Gilles Law | Dec 5, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Blue Laws and NC liquor laws – Blue laws are laws that restrict or prohibit certain activities from taking place on a Sunday. Such laws are remnants of the colonial days in which laws were enacted to force observance of the Christian Sabbath. The Sabbath is a...
by Gilles Law | Nov 27, 2019 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
This may seem like a strange title for a criminal defense blog, but there really is no better way to put it. Far too often, suspects charged with a crime or under suspicion of committing a crime help law enforcement and the government make the case against them. They...
