by Gilles Law | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
No Contact Order in North Carolina – In one of our earlier entries, we discussed domestic violence protective orders (DVPO), how they are enforced, and what happens when a person violates a DVPO. The purpose of this entry is to discuss no contact orders and some...
by Gilles Law | Oct 29, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
With Halloween approaching, we thought it fitting to write a blog about distributing food with harmful or controlled substances. You may have grown up hearing that your Halloween candy could contain razor blades or the like. You may also have heard of some of the...
by Gilles Law | Oct 28, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
What is Bigamy? In short, “bigamy” occurs when a person who is already married goes through a marriage ceremony with another individual. A bigamous marriage is considered to be illegal in all fifty states. In North Carolina, bigamy is considered to be a felony which...
by Gilles Law | Oct 23, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
This blog entry will discuss the domestic violence protective order in North Carolina. Like all of our blogs, this blog is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice and counsel of an attorney. What is Domestic...
by Gilles Law | Oct 22, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
There are two types of contempt in North Carolina – criminal contempt and civil contempt. This blog will focus on criminal contempt in North Carolina. To read about civil contempt in North Carolina, click here. What is Contempt? Contempt is generally considered to be...
by Gilles Law | Oct 18, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Advanced supervised release in North Carolina – During sentencing, a judge can choose to impose a sentence that falls within the proper sentencing range based on the defendant’s prior record, aggravating factors, and mitigating factors. However, not everyone...
