Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?” White-collar crimes are serious offenses that should be taken seriously. These crimes are financially motivated and often involve two main components: Deceit; and Financial gain. While most white-collar crimes…
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?” A Charlotte woman pleaded guilty in federal court for filing false tax returns. Andrivia Wells, a Charlotte-based tax preparer, entered a guilty plea for three out of 35 counts. The woman pleaded guilty…
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?” You have probably heard about “Operation Varsity Blues,” the college admissions scandal that is rocking the nation. Evidence of parents cheating, lying, and bribing their children’s ways into top-level schools around the country…