With the holidays fast approaching and the year coming to an end, we normally sit down and start planning the next calendar year. For attorneys whom practice in the Charlotte-Metro region, we consult the Mecklenburg Court Holiday Schedule and the surrounding districts: Cabarrus County Court Gaston County Court Iredell…
The 26th Judicial District in Mecklenburg County is located at 832 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 and housed within the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. Here is some useful info on Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Schedules and Calendars: Mecklenburg County Court Schedule January through April 2016 Mecklenburg Count Judges Schedule May…
Burt’s Law increases punishments for Criminal Abuse and Exploitation in North Carolina. Chapter 122C of the North Carolina General Statues is entitled the, “Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985” and sets forth: The policy of the State is to assist individuals with needs for mental…
Death by Vehicle Blood Testing in North Carolina involves a certain, although limited, amount of discretion by Law Enforcement. There are circumstances where blood sampling may be in addition to standard breath-testing on the EC/IR II. A combination of breath, blood and urine samples may be obtained in appropriate legal circumstances,…
Knowing How Court is Scheduled in North Carolina, and perhaps who holds the reigns, is valuable information. Some people facing criminal charges in Charlotte would just rather forget about legal troubles or wish they would go away. That’s normal. At the same time, if you do have to go…
You’ve completed the application and await your interview. The job is full of rights: Right Town, Right Position, and Right Salary. You have the background experience, references, and education. The phone interview went great, until the person on the other end mentions, “Hey, I’m sure this isn’t an issue for…
Can someone be charged with manslaughter for speeding? While my child at least feigns general interest in my work as a criminal defense attorney, two recent stories seem to have struck a chord. We have been actively discussing the Oklahoma Homecoming case and it’s complexities. The most recent local…
Driving While Impaired cases are in-and-of-themselves complicated matters for presentation in court. When coupled with the loss of another human life, the consequences and potential for punishment(s) necessitate a careful examination of the law, facts and procedural history of the on-scene investigation. What happens in drunk driving fatality cases…
Modified Transcript of “Do Drug and Alcohol Treatment Help in Court?” for the Hearing Impaired: Attorneys are also called counselors at law or counselors of law because we do more than just analyze statutes, look at facts in a particular case or take things to trial. We try…
If you’re facing criminal charges in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, or nearby areas like Union and Gaston counties, understanding search warrants and your rights under the Fourth Amendment is important. Search warrants can play a key role in criminal investigations, but they must follow strict legal guidelines. Whether it’s a search…