Assault and Battery Charges in North Carolina Assault charges are among the most common types of criminal charges in North Carolina. A conviction of assault charges could result in serious penalties that may include jail time, fines, community service, and more. In North Carolina, there are three main types of…
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How Can I Successfully Defend Against Assault Charges in North Carolina?
How Can I Successfully Defend Against Assault Charges in North Carolina? Assault is a common crime that may be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances. Assault generally means attempting to physically harm another person, and it may be charged even if you did not touch…
New Study Reveals the Most Common Types of Crimes Committed in North Carolina
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I have an outstanding warrant, what should I do?” The most recent research published on 24/7 Wall St. revealed the most common types of crimes that are being committed in Charlotte and other parts of North Carolina. The study concluded…
Legal Marijuana Appears To Lower Crime, According To Recent Study
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Do I have to perform the field sobriety tests when I’m pulled over for DWI in NC?” One of the things that critics of marijuana legalization have long argued is that by opening the door to marijuana you would encourage other…
What is a mistrial?
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?” It’s been more than 10 years in the making, but the criminal case revolving around Bill Cosby came to the end, rather quietly, over the weekend. Though people have speculated for some time…