Fighting Vandalism Charges in North Carolina Vandalism is one of the most common charges in North Carolina and elsewhere. Vandalism happens when someone causes damage or destroys property that belongs to someone else. Most often, vandalism is a misdemeanor; however, there may be some instances when it is a felony.…
What is the Juvenile Diversion Program? Just about every child has taken something that doesn’t belong to them. Whether it was a candy bar or something more valuable, theft is a crime that is punishable by law. Theft is likely the most common crime that children commit. When a child…
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “As a parent, what should I be aware of when speaking to police about charges my child faces?” As a parent, you work hard to protect your children throughout their lives. Unfortunately, there may come a time when your child makes…
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “As a parent, what should I be aware of when speaking to police about charges my child faces?” As a parent, you do everything you can to provide a happy, healthy, and safe environment for your children. Every parent dreads getting…
J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC responds to “The person that called the police doesn’t want to press charges, can I still be prosecuted?” Some in the media have suggested that the latest teacher-student-sex case to make national news is a victimless crime. The case involves 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…