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Classes of Felonies in North Carolina

Published on: September 8, 2021 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?”

In states all across America, average residents in need of legal advice must be able to trust the information and resources of professionals such as criminal defense attorneys. In today’s digital age, resources such as blogs and informational websites provide interested readers with the opportunity to develop a basic understanding of the legal system as it pertains to their unique needs.

Does appearance impact criminal sentencing?

Published on: June 28, 2017 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?”

A commonly repeated trope of the criminal justice system is that lady justice is blind. We say this because we hope that all are treated fairly before the law. The hope is that only evidence, cold hard facts, play a role in determining guilt or innocence, not a person’s money, family, background, race, or looks. Though there are reasons to doubt how true this is in practice, especially in years past, it’s been an ideal worth striving for. A recent study appears to indicate that there is plenty of room left to strive, concluding that a person’s physical appearance can have an impact on criminal sentencing.