by Gilles Law | Jan 6, 2020 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
That is not a defense to that crime – When someone is charged with a crime, they have the presumption of innocence and it is up to the government to prove the defendant guilty of all elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. This can be done through a...
by Gilles Law | Nov 27, 2019 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
This may seem like a strange title for a criminal defense blog, but there really is no better way to put it. Far too often, suspects charged with a crime or under suspicion of committing a crime help law enforcement and the government make the case against them. They...
by Gilles Law | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog Posts, DWI, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Should I take my criminal case to trial? – When someone has been charged with a crime, there is often a long, stressful road ahead of them. Many decisions must be made, both by the defendant and his or her criminal defense attorney. One of the most important...
by Gilles Law | Jul 22, 2019 | Blog Posts, Federal Criminal Defense, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
When you have been accused of a crime, legally speaking, it’s just that – an accusation. You have been accused. Make no mistake that those accusations go a long way, but they are still treated as just accusations because you are presumed innocent until you are found...
by Gilles Law | Jun 18, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Prison sentencing in North Carolina can be very confusing to many people. This is understandable since it is a complicated topic that requires some training to understand. North Carolina felony sentencing guidelines determine how much time, if any, someone will...
