J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I talk to the police?” Bradley Cooper—not the actor—was convicted of first-degree murder in 2011 after a 36-day trial that featured testimony from over 100 witnesses. That was all for naught. The Court of Appeals overturned the…
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…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?” If you or someone you know is facing a criminal matter, it can be confusing to know how best to move forward. Though you might have a vague idea of…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?” If you have been arrested for a crime in North Carolina, whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony, you are likely confused about how to move forward. You…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?” The case of a North Carolina bank robber is set to get national attention over the coming months after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the matter. The case involved Larry Whitfield, a…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?” The North Carolina Senate recently passed a confusing and, to some, troubling measure that would make it a crime for anyone to publicly reveal the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. According to…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?” Law enforcement officials across the State of North Carolina have agreed to join forces yet again to combat drunk driving. This year marks the fourth anniversary of State Highway Patrol officers working in conjunction…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?” When you think of criminal laws some might appear obvious, prohibitions against murder, physical violence, drug use, thefts, etc. Though the list goes on and on, many might be surprised just how far the…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?” Though welfare fraud may not sound like an offense worthy of jail time, those who are found defrauding the government in Cabarrus County, North Carolina might soon find themselves…
Brad Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?” The law is a place where simple questions have complicated answers and where much depends upon the way questions are framed. Many times I have been asked, for instance, whether someone…