Going to court never used to be a worry for criminal defense lawyers. Ordinarily, attorneys have concerns, and a certain level of anxiousness, about the just disposition of criminal allegations and DWI charges in Charlotte. We care deeply for clients and their well-being. We went to law school to help…
Today we received another disturbing email, advising someone who works in the Wake County courthouse in Raleigh is positive for the Coronavirus. Last week, criminal defense lawyers in Durham madly texted and emailed one another, sharing similar news. The Clerk of Court in Mecklenburg County recently advised a group of…
A Public Defender who works at the Moss Justice Center in York County, South Carolina has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2. The Justice Center is where criminal charges in York County, which includes Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and Lake Wylie, are heard. Other court personnel…
Shawn Patrick Ellis created quite a kerfuffle in more ways than one. His defiant middle finger and later refusal to identify himself to law enforcement resulted in a Superior Court criminal conviction for Resisting Officers. On a day focused on NC court closures, continuances, and the Coronavirus, Justice Robin Hudson…
Being accused of wrongdoing and allegedly committing a crime when you’re innocent is disturbing at best. Your good name and reputation in the community are at stake. Even if found not guilty or the criminal charges are ultimately thrown out or dismissed, false allegations can affect your freedom, your future,…
Will my case be continued? This morning at 11:00 a.m., the Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court formally announced her Order regarding the Coronavirus. It will affect court calendars, continuances, and future settings in North Carolina. The procedures and protocols apply statewide, involving a substantial number of civil matters…
DWI fatality and homicide cases, those involving murder, manslaughter, and felony death by vehicle charges in Mecklenburg County are handled by a special team of prosecutors. Defense attorneys and prosecutors alike refer to it as the “Homicide Team.” The lawyers in Charlotte who comprise the DA Homicide Team are some…
Union County law enforcement officials report the recent seizure of 4 kilos of cocaine and $9,000 in cash, resulting in drug trafficking charges. While most people understand drug charges in North Carolina can carry serious consequences, an arrest and indictment for “trafficking” may come as a surprise. Unlike other felony…
Hearsay, Tips, and Confidential Informant Evidence in trafficking charges in North Carolina can be the basis for the issuance of a search warrant and further investigation into alleged criminal activity. Courts, prosecutors, and Charlotte criminal lawyers alike carefully review such materials, as may be made part of a Motion for…
Criminal Charges in College – Campus Police While sitting at Gate C3 at the Nashville airport yesterday, I received back-to-back panicked calls from mothers of, let’s say, University of Anytown students. I was returning home to Charlotte after touring a prospective college with my teen-aged daughter. As a criminal defense…