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…
Defense lawyers don’t talk about it much. Not in CLEs. Not in chambers. Not even in the back halls of the courthouse, where truth slips out in whispered voices. We talk about strategies. We dissect rulings. We joke, sometimes darkly, because it keeps the walls from closing in. The emotional…
Is it a big deal to be charged with underage possession? Well, that depends on what you think is a “big deal?” – Attorney Bill Powers While underage possession of alcohol charges may not have resulted in an arrest, they can be rather embarrassing in the future, especially if…