“They never read me my Miranda rights!” This is one of the most common statements criminal defense attorneys hear from clients who believe this oversight will automatically get their charges dismissed. Unfortunately, this widespread misconception, fueled by countless TV shows and movies, rarely reflects the reality of North Carolina criminal…
Modified Transcript of “Required to Talk To Police” for the Hearing Impaired: We have handled very serious cases in North Carolina for quite some time. We may get a call during an active investigation, in a panic, from somebody wondering and asking, “Should I talk to the police?” They want…
Modified Transcript of “Are Miranda Rights Required?” for the Hearing Impaired: The single most common statement we hear from clients after the fact, after they’ve been arrested, is, “I wasn’t given my Miranda Rights, and as such, aren’t the charges or the case supposed to be dismissed?” Upon making an…