J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?” A 38-year-old Gaston County woman has been charged with reckless driving after a school bus crash that injured 23 middle school students, despite the fact that a North Carolina State…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “I was found not guilty of a charge, but my record still shows the charge.” North Carolina State Highway Patrol officers have charged a woman after her car ended up in a ditch in Onslow County earlier this week. In that case,…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?” Adolescence can be a tough time for parents and children alike. Arguments, defiance and a lack of communication are common hallmarks of that period. While some minor rebellion is typical, stealing a car…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Should I talk to the police?” Good news for those living in Sylva, North Carolina came early this week when it was announced that residents no longer need to fear discriminatory practices used by the local sheriff’s office. According to a recent statement…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?” Police in Charlotte have said that a 12-year-old girl will be charged after leading police on a chase late at night across several local interstates. A pre-teen in a police car chase? You heard that…
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?” According to a recent article with MyFox8, the issue of unlicensed drivers in North Carolina has become a serious problem, one that has prompted law enforcement agencies across the state to take notice.…
The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled a few weeks ago that police in the state have no right to stop a car merely because the occupants appear to be nervous while driving. The case involved an incident back in April of 2011 when police officers from Sampson County were…