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…
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Welfare Fraud Leads To Criminal Charges Across North Carolina
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…
Can a person be convicted of a crime even if he did not know what he was doing was a crime?
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…
Supreme Court: Illegal for police to search your phone without a warrant
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…
North Carolina Says Giving Diet Advice Online Could Lead To Criminal Charges
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…
Digging In The Woods Leads To Jail Time For Two North Carolina Men
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…
Three North Carolina Teens Arrested For Cyber-Bullying
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…
North Carolina Legislators Pass Juvenile Offender Bill :: Charlotte DWI Attorney
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…
Can You Be Arrested For Drunk Driving In North Carolina Without Actually Driving A Car?
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.…
Ambien Zombies Face Serious Legal Obstacles When Defending Criminal Cases :: Charlotte DWI Criminal Lawyer
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…