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…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “A past conviction is keeping me from finding work what can I do?” Law enforcement officials in South Carolina announced a major raid on a huge cockfighting ring in McBee, SC this past weekend. The cockfight attracted dozens of people to the…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “The person that called the police doesn’t want to press charges.” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers say that in all their years investigating area crimes they have never encountered a bathroom holdup. This week marks a first for the department as it was revealed…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “I was found not guilty of a charge, but my record still shows the charge.” North Carolina State Highway Patrol officers have charged a woman after her car ended up in a ditch in Onslow County earlier this week. In that case,…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “The person that called the police doesn’t want to press charges.” Usually, you’d expect that if someone had $500,000 worth of electronics stolen from them they’d notice pretty quickly, right? However, recent reports issued by the Democratic National Convention Committee and LG…