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Assault With a Deadly Weapon in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?”   A man was arrested in Charlotte and charged with one count of assault with a deadly weapon, but what does it mean in North Carolina? As reported by WFMY News 2,…

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Self-Defense, Intent, and Duty to Retreat in North Carolina

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?”   Being in a situation fearing for your life and/or safety is not a place many people want to be. Anyone who has been in that situation will tell you…

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Should I Take a Plea Bargain?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?”   Being charged with a crime can be overwhelming. Suddenly, you are thrust into the court system and worried that you will be found guilty and face serious penalties for an action you may…

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President Obama Moves To “Ban the Box” For Federal Jobs

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I am charged by campus police could I still face jail time or probation?”   The “Ban the Box” movement appears to be picking up steam across the country as more and more states pass measures aimed at removing a hurdle…

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