by Gilles Law | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
How long do I have to decide if I’m going to take a plea? – Criminal charges can be some of the scariest and most stressful things that someone can ever go through. A lot of decisions come with the situation, including, but not limited to, whether to hire an...
by Gilles Law | Sep 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense, NC Traffic
For some reason when people meet criminal defense attorneys, they like to say something to the effect of “well, I’m sure I’ll never need you.” What they forget is that most people get a speeding ticket at some point in their lives. What many don’t know is that...
by Gilles Law | Sep 6, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense, NC Traffic
Is it illegal to refuse to sign a citation or a traffic ticket in North Carolina? Often, when a person is cited for a traffic violation in North Carolina, the law enforcement officer issuing the citation requests that the driver sign the citation. This blog discusses...
by Gilles Law | Sep 3, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Decisions in criminal cases – Involvement in a criminal case can be the most stressful thing in someone’s life. There are a lot of things to consider, there are a lot of consequences to actions, and there is a lot of uncertainty. There are a lot of decisions...
by Gilles Law | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Criminal appeal – In a criminal case, a finding of guilty by the jury may not be the end of things. Defendants may always put in a notice of appeal upon a finding of guilty. Keep in mind, however, that this is not a get out of jail free card – the appeal...
by Gilles Law | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Boating while impaired, often called “BUI” (boating under the influence), is illegal in North Carolina. It is punished as a Class 2 misdemeanor. BUI is governed by NCGS § 75A-10. Generally, the terms BUI, BWI, boating under the influence, boating while impaired, and...
