by Gilles Law | Jan 30, 2018 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Injury to Real/Personal Property There are various crimes in North Carolina that are considered property crimes. Breaking and entering is the one that is probably most often thought of. However, the property crime that probably occurs the most, even if it’s not...
by Gilles Law | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Kidnapping in North Carolina A lot of people have the wrong idea when they think of kidnapping. Kidnapping is a relatively specific crime in North Carolina. It involves more than just taking a person. This blog focuses on kidnapping, but also discusses two crimes...
by Gilles Law | Jan 26, 2018 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
Driving Privilege Restoration after Habitual DWI Conviction A lot of people want to know – can you get a limited driving privilege if your license has been permanently suspended for habitual impaired driving? The short answer is no, BUT you can petition the DMV...
by Gilles Law | Jan 26, 2018 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
Habitual DWI / DUI in North Carolina Many people have heard of habitual DWI / habitual DUI (also called “habitual impaired driving”). This is a crime distinct from the standard misdemeanor DWI charge in NC. Habitual DWI is the charge that accompanies a person’s fourth...
by Gilles Law | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Arrest Warrants There are two basic ways to be arrested by the police in North Carolina, and both involve probable cause for arrest. The first method is when the police have probable cause to believe that a crime is being committed by witnessing the crime being...
by Gilles Law | Jan 19, 2018 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
What is perjury? Perjury is willfully making a false statement under oath (or affirmation.) Perjury covers statements taken in court as well as statements taken in a deposition or affidavit. The main question is whether or not an oath or affirmation was required and...
