by Gilles Law | Jun 22, 2021 | Blog Posts
When someone is charged with a crime, it can be a very scary thing. There are many decisions to make and one of them in particular can have the most impact on the rest of your life. There are only three ways criminal cases end; with a dismissal, with a plea agreement,...
by Gilles Law | Jun 14, 2021 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
The number of criminal charges someone can be charged with is outstanding. While there are some that are confusing or rare like possession of hummingbird or going armed to the terror of the people, others are quite common. One of the most common criminal charges we...
by Gilles Law | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Changing your mind about taking a plea – We have often said there are three ways for a criminal case to end. Those three ways are; a dismissal, a trial, or a plea. The fact is that most cases end with the defendant taking a plea but it is not a process that is...
by Gilles Law | Jan 19, 2021 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Malicious conduct by a prisoner – When you are in jail awaiting the resolution of your criminal case, it is best not to talk to anyone about your case – it is best to communicate with your lawyer and keep up with reading your discovery. It is also...
by Gilles Law | Apr 10, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Commercial DWI in North Carolina – Impaired driving (DWI / DUI) in a commercial vehicle has some special considerations and is treated differently than a standard DWI in one major regard. Impaired driving in a commercial vehicle is governed by N.C.G.S. 20 –...