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The Preliminary Hearing: How a Finding of Probable Cause can Affect Your Case

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Do I need to hire an attorney if I have been falsely accused?”   After an arrest, but before an arraignment, there is a period of legal purgatory that can be confusing and stressful for those facing criminal charges. It is during…

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Opinion-Based Police Testimony in Criminal Cases

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I talk to the police?”   Police are an integral part of society; they keep the peace, catch criminals, and put their lives at risk to keep the general population safe. Since the police play such a large role in solving…

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Evidence Used in North Carolina Self Defense Cases

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?”   When facing criminal assault, battery, or any other type of charges, defendants often claim self defense. When claiming self defense, a defendant is stating that the party claiming to be the victim was…

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