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What’s The Difference Between a Misdemeanor DWI And a Felony DWI?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What steps should I be taking outside legal guidance to help my DWI case?”     Driving while impaired, DWI, is also known as drunk driving. Driving while impaired simply means operating a motor vehicle while you have a diminished or loss…

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What are the Penalties for Hit-and-Run in North Carolina?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?”   In North Carolina, drivers who leave the scene of a car accident can face criminal charges for a hit-and-run. The consequences of a hit-and-run conviction in North Carolina depend on whether the crime…

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Defenses to Looting and Trespassing During a Protest in North Carolina

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?”   Looting is almost synonymous with protests. This was evident during the recent protests over the killing of a black man in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As reported by Fox News, eight people were charged in…

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Can You be Arrested and Charged With a Crime for Protesting in North Carolina?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?”   Several cities in North Carolina enacted a curfew in response to protests over the killing of George Floyd. In Charlotte, 30 people were arrested during the second night of protests, according to WBTV.…

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Life imitates art in Big Lebowski-esque wrong-car smashup

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC responds to “The person that called the police doesn’t want to press charges, can I still be prosecuted?”   A twenty-two-year old Florida man brought a scene from Joel and Ethan Cohen’s 1998 feature film The Big Lebowski to life last week…

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