Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?” Donald Trump has been all over newspapers and cable news in recent weeks and, though he generally loves media attention, he’d probably prefer it if he weren’t. A leaked tape of…
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Riot Charges Dropped for 1 Dakota Pipeline Journalist; Other Still Faces 45 Years in Prison
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?” The term “riot” is a sensitive one in many cities across the nation these days, including in the Queen City. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested at least 72 people over the six (6) days of…
New “Blue Lives Matter” Law Taken For A Spin in Louisiana
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I talk to the police?” There’s been a recent push by legislatures in some states to pass what are known as “Blue Lives Matter” laws. This broad category refers to measures intended to stiffen penalties faced by offenders who perpetrate…
New York Attempts (Yet Again) To Raise The Age Of Criminal Responsibility
J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I talk to the police?” Andrew Cuomo, the Governor of New York, has yet again put forward a plan that would require the state’s family court system (those responsible for handling juvenile crime) to raise its age…