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Warrants for Digital Devices in North Carolina

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?”   As technology advances, so must the law. The problem is that sometimes the law is slow to catch up to technological advances, and it can take even longer for the law to cover…

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Opinion-Based Police Testimony in Criminal Cases

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I talk to the police?”   Police are an integral part of society; they keep the peace, catch criminals, and put their lives at risk to keep the general population safe. Since the police play such a large role in solving…

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The Hidden Costs of DWI in North Carolina

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in Charlotte North Carolina?”   We all have heard the stories of families losing loved ones to those who have driven under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or drivers losing…

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Can a Breathalyzer Test Have a False Positive?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Is there more than one way for police to charge a person with DWI?”   We all know the dangers of drinking and driving. Accidents happen everyday because a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol and injures or kills…

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Do Police Need a Warrant to Conduct a Drone Search?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?”   As technology advances, so do law enforcement’s methods of obtaining evidence and solving crimes. Law enforcement officers today are able to conduct searches using drones, which can fly over land and collect…

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The Legality of Doorbell Cameras in North Carolina

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?”   No one wants their home to fall victim to a thief or someone participating in other criminal behavior. You have probably seen videos circulating online of people stealing deliveries off of…

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Chalking Vehicle Tires is a Fourth Amendment Search

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?”   The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently ruled on a case challenging parking enforcement practices of putting chalk on a vehicle’s tire so that they can keep track of how…

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Will ‘Aunt Becky’ Go to Jail?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?”   You have probably heard about “Operation Varsity Blues,” the college admissions scandal that is rocking the nation. Evidence of parents cheating, lying, and bribing their children’s ways into top-level schools around the country…

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You Need an Attorney to Help Fight a DUI

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?”   Getting behind the wheel when you are under the influence of alcohol or other impairing substance is illegal and incredibly dangerous. Those who are caught driving under the…

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Can I Clean Up My Criminal Record?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question:”A past conviction is keeping me from finding work. What can I do?”   We have all done things in our past that we would like to forget. Unfortunately, if what you want to forget was a conviction for a crime, your criminal…

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