As Charlotte’s vibrant campuses come to life with the energy of a new academic year, students are embracing the freedom and opportunities that college life brings. However, this exciting chapter also comes with new responsibilities and potential legal pitfalls that many students may not anticipate. This guide aims to shed…
Assault charges can take many different forms from relatively minor allegations of simple assault, to more serious accusations of assault on a female, and assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. The State carries the burden of proof for criminal charges. When involving allegations of an “assault,” one of the essential aspects…
The State of North Carolina (through the prosecutors) is required to turn over certain types of evidence to the accused (the Defendant in NC). Criminal lawyers in Charlotte, and other attorneys throughout the state, often refer to that as Giglio or exculpatory Brady material. Both Brady and Giglio, and the associated release of…
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…