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Building a Defense When Facing Felony Drug Charges in North Carolina

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?”   In North Carolina, felony drug charges are one of the most serious crimes an individual can face. A conviction could lead to hefty fines and decades in prison, not to mention that…

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Drug Possession in North Carolina

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I talk to the police?”   A 30-year-old man from Charlotte is facing multiple drug possession charges following an undercover police sting operation. The report brings North Carolina’s drug possession laws back into the spotlight. As reported by Statesville Record &…

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Proposed Senate Bill Could Legalize Three Ounces of Marijuana

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “How is getting charged with a crime on a college campus different from being charged off campus?”   As society evolves and changes, the laws that govern us also need to evolve. A hot button topic in politics right now is updating…

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North Carolina Court Rules Further on Drug ID

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?”   Criminal charges and the subsequent trial that follow can raise legal questions for North Carolina courts. There are always new issues that arise and new considerations to be taken…

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Supreme Court Broadens Meaning of “Maintaining a Dwelling”

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?”   The state of North Carolina is strict on drug crimes. In an effort to eliminate the use of drugs throughout the state, courts and lawmakers have been eager to crack down on…

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Should Addiction Be Punished As A Crime?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What should I do if I have been pulled over and I have been drinking ?”   Everyone who reads or watches the news knows about the devastating impact drug addiction has had on the country. Families in every county of every…

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Legal Marijuana Appears To Lower Crime, According To Recent Study

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Do I have to perform the field sobriety tests when I’m pulled over for DWI in NC?”   One of the things that critics of marijuana legalization have long argued is that by opening the door to marijuana you would encourage other…

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Do Marijuana Legalization Laws Matter?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I am charged by campus police could I still face jail time or probation?”   Recently, the two largest cities in Tennessee passed laws aimed at reducing the number of residents arrested for nonviolent drug crimes. Specifically, the cities passed laws…

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California voters weigh in on several important criminal law matters

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?”   Millions of voters around the country are busy today making a number of important decisions, the biggest of which is about who will lead our country for the next…

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Report Reveals Cost Of Drug Possession Crimes

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?”   One unfortunate consequence of the recent election mess has been that little attention is getting paid to some serious issues. While reporters hunt for embarrassing information about the…

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