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Is sloppiness enough to justify murder conviction?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I have an outstanding warrant, what should I do?”   A big case that gripped the nation several years ago has finally come to a close. The case, against the owner and head pharmacist at the New England Compounding Center, garnered…

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Court Declares Anti-Gang Legislation Unconstitutional

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I clean up my social media profile after being charged?”   Lawmakers frequently look for new ways to appear tough on crime. In Tennessee, one popular approach was to target gang members with enhanced criminal sentencing guidelines. Though the law was…

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Girlfriend’s Verbal Taunting, Other Boyfriend Don’t Justify “Heat of Passion” Defense

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?”   A North Carolina state appellate court released a ruling this [week] refusing to accept the defendant’s claims that he was provoked into killing his girlfriend because he was…

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