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Florida Legislature Moves Forward With Plan To Allow Retroactive Criminal Law Changes

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?”   When we think of the law we often imagine rules that are set in stone. The law is meant to remain constant, allowing certainty over time and consistent treatment,…

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Delayed discovery can delay justice in criminal cases

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question:”What is an expungement?”   Most people do not spend time worrying about things like the discovery process. It is legalistic and confusing to those not familiar with the criminal justice system. Though it can be complicated, it is incredibly important and worth…

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U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision In Race-Based Jury Selection Case

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Am I allowed to videotape an interaction with police? Can they make me stop filming?”   An important decision in a Georgia death penalty case was finally revealed after the Supreme Court spent more than seven months debating the matter. The High…

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Bizarre “Moorish Defense” Continues Among Criminal Defendants

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…

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Recent West Virginia Case Clarifies Rights Of Defendants

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question: “I was found not guilty of a charge, why does my record still show the charge?”   The West Virginia Supreme Court recently issued an important decision that will help clear up questions regarding the rights of criminal defendants when…

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