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Possession of Stolen Property

Possession of Stolen Property Buying things online and through websites makes it easier than ever to find items that you need or want. Whether you are purchasing a new or used item, you will want to make sure that it is not stolen, or you could get into legal trouble.…

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Defending Larceny Charges in North Carolina

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question:”A past conviction is keeping me from finding work. What can I do?”   Larceny means the unlawful taking of someone else’s property with the intent to keep it from the owner permanently. Larceny by definition does not include the use of force.…

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What are the Most Common Juvenile Crimes?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “As a parent, what should I be aware of when speaking to police about charges my child faces?”   As a parent, you work hard to protect your children throughout their lives. Unfortunately, there may come a time when your child makes…

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Breaking and Entering and Burglary in North Carolina

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?”   Christmas came early for burglars in Charlotte. Two suspects stole Christmas gifts and cash in a recent armed home invasion in the city. The crime highlights the importance…

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What Happens if You Steal From a Retail Store in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?”   North Carolina law recognizes theft as taking someone else’s property without their permission to permanently deprive the owner of the item. Theft, burglary, and shoplifting are serious crimes. Being charged with one of…

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Alaska Tries New Approach To Reduce Prison Population

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?”   States across the country are wrestling with finding ways to deal with increasingly large prison populations. People on both side of the issue acknowledge that as the population of people incarcerated continues to…

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Is Genuine Need Ever Justification For Committing Crime? In Italy, Maybe So

  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?”   A man in Italy found himself in the odd situation of having a conviction overturned not because he didn’t do the crime, but because…

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North Carolina Thieves Run Off With 13,000 Diapers

Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What are the long term effects of being convicted of a crime?”   It’s pretty rare to hear about a police department dedicating resources to tracking down a person for stealing diapers. However, authorities in North Carolina say they are eagerly searching for…

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