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What is the Difference Between a Manslaughter and Murder Charge?

Published on: January 22, 2025 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

What is the Difference Between a Manslaughter and Murder Charge?

If you are facing manslaughter or murder charges you know that you could face serious consequences if you are found guilty. These are charges that you must take seriously because you could end up behind bars for a significant period of time. Generally, murder charges are more serious because they refer to an intentional killing while manslaughter is unintentional.

A strong defense is essential, regardless of the charges against you. An experienced criminal defense attorney will vigorously protect your rights and defend the charges. It is helpful to understand the difference between manslaughter and murder charges in North Carolina.

Capital Punishment in North Carolina

Published on: April 19, 2023 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Capital Punishment in North Carolina

North Carolina has various punishments for different crime convictions. The most serious of all crimes have the most severe penalties. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty is only to be used for crimes that result in death, such as murder. Only about half the states have capital punishment in place. Capital punishment is a penalty for first-degree murder in North Carolina.

What is Capital Punishment?

(Plot) Twist of the Knife: Could O.J. Simpson Be Tried Again?

Published on: March 8, 2016 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?”

It seems like a movie plot twist in a case that is already one of the most sensationalized of our time. Days after the sixth episode of FX’s new documentary about The People v. O.J. Simpson aired, the news story broke: a retired officer with the Los Angeles Police Department just turned over a knife he claims was found at the site of the murders for which O.J. Simpson was acquitted in 1994.