Close

Articles Posted in Criminal Charges

Updated:

Lumber Liquidators facing criminal conservation act shakedown

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?”   An American retail flooring company is facing criminal charges for alleged violations of Chinese law. Lumber Liquidators—the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the United States, Canada and Mexico,…

Updated:

Jury clears officer who shot and killed unarmed backseat passenger during traffic stop

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “If I have an outstanding warrant, what should I do?”   The “Hands up, don’t shoot!” moniker is all the rage in the United States, with prominent professional athletes in the National Basketball Association and National Football League, as…

Updated:

Jury convicts man who pled “stand your ground” defense

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?”   A 30-year-old Montana man has been convicted of deliberate homicide in the April 27, 2014 shooting death of a German foreign-exchange student. The man, Markus Kaarma of Missoula, Montana, found…

Updated:

Free-speech guardians worry man’s conviction may lead to criminalization of rap music

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?”   The Supreme Court entertained arguments this week in a case that could lead to the criminalization of some rap lyrics. The case involves a 31-year old “aspiring rapper who likes…

Updated:

Interstate 77 madness: A case of no charges brought, so far…

2013 Best Lawyer In Charlotte winner Brad Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Do I need to hire an attorney if I have been falsely accused?” An old client of mine called me yesterday to report some exciting news: the truth was setting him free. He had…

Contact Us