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August 7, 2024

College Life and the Law: A Charlotte Student’s Guide

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 light on the legal challenges that Charlotte college students might face, from common misdemeanors to more serious offenses.

We’ll explore the current state of crime in Charlotte, discuss typical legal issues that students encounter, and provide insights on navigating the local legal system.

November 2, 2021

Assault Charges in Charlotte: What is Assault?

by Carolina Attorneys

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 of the evidence must center on whether the District Attorney can prove a criminal assault.

Interestingly the North Carolina General Statutes do not specifically define what is assault in North Carolina – Bill Powers, Charlotte Criminal Defense Attorney

January 12, 2019

Disclosure of Exculpatory Evidence in Charlotte NC

by Carolina Attorneys

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 documentation, are related to one another, at least in part. Neither is strictly what may you think of as a Motion for Discovery or N.C.G.S. 15A-903, the NC discovery law.

It’s more than that. Prosecutors have enhanced duties to provide certain materials pursuant to ethical responsibilities and constitutional precepts.

August 18, 2015

Search Warrants in North Carolina: Understanding Your Rights and Protections

by Carolina Attorneys

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 of your home, vehicle, or other property, the legality of the search can significantly impact your case.