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What is Sexual Consent, and Why Does it Matter?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I have an outstanding warrant, what should I do?”   A common everyday term, the word ‘consent’ is used in many fields including law, medicine, and scientific research. In this article, however, the word consent will only be used in a…

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Accused of Sex Crimes Involving a Minor? A Closer Look at NC’s Romeo and Juliet Laws

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I am charged by campus police could I still face jail time or probation?”   Being accused of child molestation is no light offense. There are serious and considerably heavy punishments following a conviction. Being accused of child sex crimes can…

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You Can Touch But You Can’t Look (On Your Phone): Man Charged With Child Porn After Affair With Legal Minor

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “The person that called the police doesn’t want to press charges, can I still be prosecuted?”   In Texas, it is legal to have sex with someone as young as 17 years old. This was not where Aldo Leiva, 51, ran afoul…

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