by Gilles Law | Feb 5, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Prostitution law in North Carolina – interesting considerations – Prostitution is an interesting topic in regards to North Carolina criminal law. It is one of the few instances where two consenting adults can decide to do something together, that doesn’t...
by Gilles Law | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Possession of drugs in jail in North Carolina – Drug possession laws in North Carolina vary to a large degree. The classification of these crimes can be anywhere from low level misdemeanors to high level felonies. Accordingly, punishments can range from...
by Gilles Law | Oct 22, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
There are two types of contempt in North Carolina – criminal contempt and civil contempt. This blog will focus on criminal contempt in North Carolina. To read about civil contempt in North Carolina, click here. What is Contempt? Contempt is generally considered to be...
by Gilles Law | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Boating while impaired, often called “BUI” (boating under the influence), is illegal in North Carolina. It is punished as a Class 2 misdemeanor. BUI is governed by NCGS § 75A-10. Generally, the terms BUI, BWI, boating under the influence, boating while impaired, and...