One of the most common misconceptions in criminal cases is the belief that charges will automatically be dismissed if police fail to read Miranda rights. That belief, often shaped by television and popular culture, rarely reflects how Miranda operates under North Carolina criminal law. Miranda rights are an important constitutional…
What is the next step after the free consultation? After the initial phone consultation with one of our criminal defense lawyers, we often times will want to meet you in person. We find that it is helpful to be able to look a client in the eye, get to know…
Modified Transcript of “Honest Legal Answers in North Carolina” for Hearing Impaired: I would not be a good lawyer if I didn’t tell you that a theory did not apply or that someone’s understanding of what they thought the law was doesn’t apply in North Carolina. What may have been…
Modified Video for Hearing Impaired for “High Profile Media Criminal Charges” We handle a fair number of highly sensitive cases in North Carolina involving cases that have a lot of media attention. Whether it’s the type of case, the serious nature of a charge, or whether it’s a person that’s…