by Gilles Law | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
“Necessity” is sometimes used as a defense to certain crimes in North Carolina. Sometimes things are not what they seem to be. That is true in life and it is also true in criminal law. Although someone may have done something “wrong”, it doesn’t mean that they didn’t...
by Gilles Law | Apr 17, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
What should I do if I think I am going to be arrested? Unfortunately, most of the time when people think that they might be arrested or that they are the suspect in a crime, they do not take the time to consult with a criminal defense lawyer. He or she typically falls...
by Gilles Law | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Turning yourself in to the police is a daunting consideration. We often get calls from potential clients that have become aware that there is a warrant for their arrest. The first question they ask is how they clear that up. The answer we almost always give is that...
by Gilles Law | Apr 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Is it possible to get off the sex offender registry in NC? This blog explores this topic. In previous blogs, we have tried to remind people that sometimes a criminal case is not just about prison time and probation. There are a lot of other collateral consequences of...
by Gilles Law | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Sex crimes in NC – Criminal charges come with a wide variety of levels of punishment and consequences. In North Carolina, some of the most serious offenses are sex offenses. Whether it be a misdemeanor or a felony, if you have been charged with a sex...
by Gilles Law | Apr 3, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Prior convictions and your current criminal case – Things happens and people make mistakes all the time, but sometimes these things can follow you for a long time (and maybe forever.) Criminal convictions fall into that category. It is more than just about...
