by Gilles Law | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Like just about everywhere else in the United States, prostitution is illegal in North Carolina. There are still many instances in which consensual sex acts between two consenting adults are illegal. Prostitute charges are different from sex trafficking charges/human...
by Gilles Law | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Child Abuse Criminal Charge in North Carolina Child abuse is a term that is very widely used, but often times inadequately defined. In North Carolina, the criminal charge of child abuse is defined by statute, and can be either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the...
by Gilles Law | Oct 18, 2017 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Violation of a domestic violence protective order (DVPO) in North Carolina Everyone has heard the term “restraining order” when it comes to the Court ordering one person to stay away from another. However, this is not as universal a term as people think. In North...
by Gilles Law | Oct 18, 2017 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor in North Carolina Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a crime in North Carolina, but what exactly does that mean? What activities does it cover? How serious of a crime is it? We will answer all these questions for...
by Gilles Law | Oct 18, 2017 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
DWI Sentencing in North Carolina If your DWI case is such that you get to the sentencing phase, North Carolina judges are obligated to use structured sentencing that is unique to DWI. Under this sentencing, there are 5 punishment levels for most DWIs, and they are...
by Gilles Law | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Can a criminal defense attorney help me if I am a fugitive in NC? What does being a fugitive from another state even mean? Fugitive from other states in North Carolina You may have heard “fugitive” or “extradition” and wondered what it means. Though the terms may...
