Being charged with a crime can be a serious and life-changing event. For those facing charges, it is important not only to retain effective representation, but also to fully understand what to expect from the legal process. Here, our lawyers share helpful blog posts that explore a number of relevant criminal defense topics, including specific local law, your rights, possible outcomes, and much more.
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Top Six Mistakes Police Make When Conducting Criminal Investigations The police may have made mistakes in your criminal investigation. Find out the top errors they may have made that you can use to fight the charges you face. -
Indecent Exposure Can Be a Misdemeanor or Felony in North Carolina Indecent exposure can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony in North Carolina. Find out the penalties you face if convicted and how our attorneys can help you. -
Six Ways a Lawyer Can Assist You During a Pre-Arrest Criminal Investigation Are you the subject of a pre-arrest criminal investigation? Learn six ways an experienced criminal defense lawyer can help defend you prior to your arrest. -
Will You Be Required to Register as a Sex Offender in North Carolina? You may have to register on the NC Sex Offender Registry if convicted of certain crimes. Find out how long you have to register and the rules you must follow. -
When Could Your Vehicle Be Seized If You’re Charged With Speeding to Elude Arrest? If you are charged with speeding to elude arrest, the police may seize your vehicle. Find out when they can do this and what happens to it once it’s taken. -
How North Carolina’s New “Raise the Age” Law for Juvenile’s Works Under North Carolina’s new “Raise the Age” law, minors who are 16 and 17 years old can now have their case decided in juvenile court. Find out the law works. -
Defenses That Can Help You Fight Assault on a Female Charges in Charlotte If you were charged with assault on a female in Charlotte, you may have defenses that can help you fight the charges. Learn about five defenses to raise. -
Is a Conditional Discharge the Right Option in Your Criminal Case? If you’ve been charged with a crime in North Carolina, you may be eligible for a conditional discharge. Learn what it is and when it’s possible to get one. -
Penalties You Face for Violations of a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in North Carolina Have you been charged with violating a domestic violence restraining order in North Carolina? Find out the penalties for a misdemeanor and felony offense. -
What You Need to Do to Obtain a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in North Carolina You can obtain a domestic violence restraining order in North Carolina to stop an abuser. Top Charlotte attorneys discuss the steps you’ll need to get one. -
How North Carolina’s New Second Chance Act Can Help You Clear Your Criminal Record North Carolina’s Second Chance Act may make it easier for you to obtain an expungement of your criminal record. Here’s what you need to know about this law. -
10 Questions You Should Ask in Interviews With Criminal Defense Lawyers Do you need to hire a criminal defense attorney in Charlotte? Here are 10 questions to ask when interviewing your choices to find the one that’s right for you.