by Gilles Law | Oct 15, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Fake identification in North Carolina – We all know that it is common for people under 21 to use fake identification in order to get into bars or buy alcohol. However, underage drinking isn’t the only crime in this circumstance. Possessing a fake ID is illegal under...
by Gilles Law | Oct 11, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
Charlotte DWI Attorney – A Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge can be a scary experience. There is a lot to consider, a lot to know, and a lot of steps in the process. One of the first things anyone charged with DWI should do is hire a DWI attorney. Win or...
by Gilles Law | Oct 10, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Probable cause versus reasonable suspicion in criminal cases – Those who are lucky enough to never get intimately involved with the criminal justice system have a limited frame of reference when it comes to some legal terminology in criminal law. The main point...
by Gilles Law | Sep 30, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Hate crimes in North Carolina – Usually, we don’t say “I don’t even know how to start this one” when it comes to our blogs. But this one is a little different due to the sensitive subject matter. Hate crimes are not easy to talk about. Just the term itself...
by Gilles Law | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
In North Carolina, felony sentencing is determined by structured sentencing guidelines. To determine which cell a person’s sentencing range falls into, courts consider applicable criminal convictions, mitigating factors, and aggravating factors. Aggravating and...
by Gilles Law | Sep 25, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
College campus disciplinary hearings operate much differently than criminal court proceedings. Most of the time, they have a lower evidentiary standard than a criminal hearing, and sometimes they don’t even assume innocence until proven guilty. Each college or...
