by Gilles Law | Sep 24, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Aggravating factors in NC felony sentencing – In North Carolina, felony sentencing is determined by structured sentencing guidelines. To determine which cell a person’s sentencing range falls into, courts consider applicable criminal convictions, mitigating...
by Gilles Law | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense, SC Criminal Defense
Criminal appeal – In a criminal case, a finding of guilty by the jury may not be the end of things. Defendants may always put in a notice of appeal upon a finding of guilty. Keep in mind, however, that this is not a get out of jail free card – the appeal...
by Gilles Law | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Habitual breaking and entering in North Carolina – In the state of North Carolina, crimes are generally punished using the North Carolina misdemeanor sentencing guidelines and the North Carolina felony sentencing guidelines. While misdemeanor sentencing is...
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, DWI, NC Criminal Defense, NC Traffic
An “open container” charge can be an infraction or a misdemeanor in North Carolina. Either way, it is illegal for a passenger or driver to transport an open container of alcohol. This blog discusses the open container citation in North Carolina. We often get calls in...
