by Gilles Law | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense, NC Traffic
What to do when pulled over for a traffic violation: Most people, on occasion, commit some sort of traffic violation. Most people have encountered or will encounter a police-initiated vehicle stop. Whether you have been speeding or your taillight is out, you should...
by Gilles Law | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Miranda Rights Most people have heard of “Miranda Rights.” But what exactly are Miranda rights? When are police required to Mirandize a suspect? And what really happens when the police fail to read someone their Miranda rights? What exactly are Miranda rights?...
by Gilles Law | Jan 3, 2018 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Arson Charges in North Carolina This blog explores arson charges in North Carolina. Property crimes are common. We hear about them constantly, sometimes leading the public to believe they are not heavily punishable. In North Carolina, arson is a very serious property...
by Gilles Law | Dec 8, 2017 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Why did we become criminal defense lawyers? As criminal defense lawyers in the Charlotte area, we are often asked why we do what we do. Countless times we have been asked, “how you can you defend someone who has committed a crime?” How can you defend someone even if...
by Gilles Law | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Bribery Charges in North Carolina Bribery is a crime, whose meaning is often misunderstood. In the criminal law context, the term bribery is often misused. Your average person tends to assume that bribery is generally when someone pays someone to do something that...
by Gilles Law | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Robbery Charges in North Carolina In North Carolina, robbery charges are felonies. Robbery charges are governed by North Carolina General Statutes. There are two main types of robbery charges: common law robbery and robbery with a dangerous weapon. While both of these...
