J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?” Several years ago an incident at the North Carolina State Fair grabbed headlines here and across the country after an amusement park ride malfunctioned, sending riders…
J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?” An exciting new ruling came out of the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals this February. This is the federal court that has jurisdiction over North Carolina, and it held…
Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?” In a potentially groundbreaking move, a federal judge ordered Apple to assist law enforcement with decrypting of the iPhone…
J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?” Forensic Magazine recently published an article about fingerprint analysis with exciting results for people facing criminal charges where fingerprint evidence might come in against them. The February 2016 article discusses…
Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC responds to: “I was found not guilty of a charge, but my record still shows the charge.” A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling will have an important impact on dozens of people currently serving life…
Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?” A woman from Tennessee recently made headlines across the country when she claimed that she blacked out and woke up…
Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?” Recent news reports indicate that crime is up in various parts of North Carolina, with a recent article revealing…
Brad Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I talk to the police?” Normally when a person stands accused of committing a crime, he or she seeks out a skilled criminal defense attorney to help prepare the strongest defense possible. The goal is to rely on…
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers callers’ questions during a 30 minute radio interview with the Legal Forum. Recorded in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County North Carolina. Most people have heard of ignition interlock devices before. People are vaguely familiar with the idea that a device is attached to your car…
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question “If I have an outstanding warrant, what should I do?” Given the current Powerball fever, it’s fitting that a former lottery winner in North Carolina is in the news. Conventional wisdom says that those who win the lotto eventually fritter the…