Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can the police search my car without a warrant?” Of course police want everything off your phone. They want to take it, analyze it, and try to use it to prove you…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?” You might think that in the hierarchy of criminal acts, giving diet and nutritional advice online wouldn’t seem to rank very high. Though dieting and recipe tips may not seem…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?” Chalk this story up to a bizarre crime that many people would be shocked to learn is actually criminal. Authorities in western North Carolina recently announced that two men who were arrested last October…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?” Everyone knows that young people can be cruel. Anyone who suffered through middle or high school has likely felt the sting of hurtful comments or the isolation caused by…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?” The North Carolina House passed a new bill that would help move the state in the right direction in terms of classifying 16 and 17-year-olds as juvenile offenders when facing…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in North Carolina?” Though it may sound crazy, it is actually possible for people to be arrested and charged with drunk driving in North Carolina without being found driving a vehicle.…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?” Many people have heard of the sleep drug Ambien (also known as zolpidem) and may also have heard stories about bizarre behavior linked to taking the prescription medication. Though these…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?” Police in Lincolnton, North Carolina say they have arrested an 18-year-old and charged him with one count of cruelty to animals after they say he choked a Chihuahua. Jason Hildebran was arrested earlier this…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Do I need to hire an attorney if I have been falsely accused?” Police in Fayetteville, NC say that one family dealt with an especially unpleasant Easter surprise, a surprise that resulted in criminal charges for one 17-year-old. Authorities say that rather…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What should I do if I have been pulled over and I have been drinking?” A man from Gaston County, NC was arrested this week and now stands accused of drunk driving in an accident that took place earlier this year and…