In a significant ruling, the North Carolina Supreme Court says individuals on death have the opportunity to prove racism affected their sentences and transition to life without parole. Black Lives Matter (BLM) and related protests are happening across the country in response to police brutality…
Like the rest of the county, protests are happening across Charlotte, rightfully condemning the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis one week ago. Protesters have taken to the streets of uptown Charlotte and along SouthPark Mall in the last few…
If you receive a criminal summons, we recommend you contact a Charlotte criminal lawyer right away. A summons, while similar to a citation and does not require a formal arrest, is an official charging document requiring you to appear in court on a specific date…
Whether you’re watching the news or concerned about a criminal investigation involving you or a loved one, you should know what the term “indicted” means. Being indicted means to be formally charged with a serious crime, which results after a Grand Jury convenes to hear…
A confidential informant (CI) is an individual who gives information about on-going criminal activity to the police. Informants usually provide information in exchange for reduced charges or immunity, though CIs can be individuals facing no criminal charges themselves. Both federal and state law enforcement officers…
If you’ve been charged with a crime, even a minor offense, you may be shocked when you learned that it has led to a disciplinary proceeding at your school. You may be aware of the potential criminal punishments you are facing, but the disciplinary process…