Diving into the legal complexities of mental competence, our latest blog post examines the intriguing case of State v. Bethea. This North Carolina Court of Appeals decision scrutinizes the challenging intersection of criminal law and cognitive impairment. Highlighting a defendant’s struggle with memory loss due to a traumatic brain injury,…
The legal landscape in North Carolina is continually evolving, and one of the recent adjustments that has garnered considerable attention from lawyers in Raleigh NC are the changes to pretrial release from jail and the related bond procedures. These amendments to the procedure for determining terms and conditions for pretrial…
In the intricate landscape of criminal law, particularly in assault charges, the role of an assault attorney in your case should not be underestimated. We provide sound legal advice, conscientious representation, and strategic planning that are imperative to establishing a defense strategy. Defense counsel help protect your rights and guide…
When you are pulled over by a police officer, there’s a good chance they’re going ask for your driver’s license and registration. While that may be standard operating procedure for many police officers in Raleigh, are you required to comply? Are you required to provide identification? Does include handing over…
Should I talk to the police? If you are suspected of a crime, the police likely will want to question you. A police officer may try to get you to talk by telling you that it is in your best interest to cooperate and “answer some questions to clear things…
If you have been charged with assault, we think it’s a good idea to seek legal counsel right away. Assault is a serious crime that can carry substantial penalties and long-term consequences. But what is considered assault in North Carolina? Are fights considered an assault? What is an affray? How…
If you have assault charges in Raleigh, the allegations may involve simple assault or assault on a female or even assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Each of those types of criminal matters are comprised of “essential elements.” In order to prove someone guilty, the prosecutor must present evidence indicating…
For whatever reason, people nowadays seem to think not having a prior record entitles them to an automatic dismissal. While there may be options available to avoid a conviction if you have a clean record, you should not assume your charges will be dismissed as a matter of course. That…
The incidences of road rage and allegations of shooting into occupied vehicles have increased substantially in Raleigh and throughout North Carolina. Discharging a firearm or “barreled weapon,” as is described in North Carolina General Statute Chapter 14-34.1, is a felony criminal charge. That NC Criminal Law is interpreted by Courts in…
Everyone seems to have a passing familiarity with the attorney-client privilege and the secret nature of communications between someone facing allegations of criminal charges and their defense lawyer. That protection of confidentiality encourages the defendant, the person accused of a crime, to be honest with their lawyer. Honesty with legal counsel…