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Accused of Sex Crimes Involving a Minor? A Closer Look at NC’s Romeo and Juliet Laws

Published on: June 9, 2021 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I am charged by campus police could I still face jail time or probation?”

Is There Gender Bias When Sentencing Female Teachers Who Have Sex with Male Students?

Published on: January 22, 2020 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What should parents tell their children to do when interacting with police officers?”

North Carolina Lawmakers Overhaul the State’s Outdated Consent Law

Published on: November 6, 2019 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?”

Chair of Charlotte’s Police Review Board Charged with Child Sexual Abuse, Rape, Incest, and Other Crimes

Published on: September 11, 2019 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?”

High court invokes ancient legal principle to throw out man’s social-media conviction

Published on: June 2, 2015 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?”

The United States Supreme Court has thrown out the conviction of a man who prosecutors accused of threatening his wife, coworkers, a kindergarten class and law-enforcement officials in online social-media posts.