Gilles Law, PLLC

10/06/2021

https://gilleslaw.com/different-types-of-pleas/

As a defendant, you should understand the criminal process, and the various types of pleas available to you.

09/30/2021

https://gilleslaw.com/civil-law-versus-criminal-law/

While there may be some overlap between the two, criminal law and civil law are two very different areas of law.

09/21/2021

https://gilleslaw.com/they-want-to-drop-the-case/

When someone is charged with a crime against a victim, the victim is an important, but not controlling, part of the process.

09/16/2021

https://gilleslaw.com/hiring-a-lawyer-before-you-are-charged/

If you suspect that you will be charged with a crime, or law enforcement wants to question you regarding a crime, you should hire a lawyer.

09/07/2021

https://gilleslaw.com/felony-charges/

Though any criminal conviction may have a long-term negative impact on your life, felony charges can result in more significant consequences.

08/11/2021

https://gilleslaw.com/charged-with-a-crime-in-jail/

You can be charged with additional crimes while in jail – new crimes, old crimes, or even crimes that are applied specifically to those in custody.

01/18/2021

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

10/06/2020

A defendant aids and abets impaired driving when he knowingly encourages or contributes to another person’s impaired driving. Statements that the defendant makes can and will be used in court to demonstrate guilt. A person convicted of aiding and abetting DWI is subject to a Level 5 DWI punishment in North Carolina.

Aiding and abetting DWI may be charged when a person who knows a driver is impaired encourages or contributes to the impaired driving.

06/03/2020

https://gilleslaw.com/aiding-and-abetting-and-solicitation/

Solicitation and Aiding and Abetting are serious crimes in North Carolina. Many times they are punished as harshly as the underlying crime. If you or someone you love is being charges with aiding and abetting or solicitation contact a criminal defense attorney at Gilles Law today!

05/19/2020

https://gilleslaw.com/reckless-driving-in-north-carolina/

Reckless driving is a Class 2 misdemeanor in North Carolina. It often accompanies speeding charges of 15 miles or more over the posted speed limit.

05/12/2020

https://gilleslaw.com/illegally-obtained-evidence/

Illegally obtained evidence amounts to a constitutional violation against a criminal defendant. Such evidence may be suppressed at trial.

05/05/2020

https://gilleslaw.com/prior-convictions-misdemeanor-sentencing/

Prior convictions affect how a person is sentenced for a misdemeanor conviction – the sentence that a person may face depends upon their prior record level.