North Carolina General Statute 15A-534.1 states that only a judge, not a magistrate judge, may set bond in a domestic violence case within the first 48 hours after arrest. The …
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Clocks Fall Back
Time is important to us all, especially here at Garrett, Walker and Aycoth, where we strive hard to timely handle your legal needs! Remember that clocks fall back an hour …
Domestic Violence Complaint Dismissed
A domestic violence complaint has been voluntarily dismissed against Darryl Hunt. Hunt is known as the wrongfully convicted man, exonerated 10 years ago for the 1984 murder of Deborah …
Happy Halloween From The Garrett, Walker and Aycoth Family!
Happy Halloween! Everyone be safe, have a great time, and get lots of candy! Should you need assistance if things get scary, call the attorneys at Garrett, Walker and …
Happy Halloween from Garrett, Walker & Aycoth
Happy Halloween – be safe, and if you need advice, assistance or counseling, call us at Garrett, Walker and Aycoth, at 336-379-0539.
Lawyers Have Zeal for Clients
Everyone loves lawyer jokes – until they need a lawyer. We forget sometimes, what it means to be a lawyer in North Carolina. It is an honor and a calling, …
Elections Make Judge’s Harsher Toward Defendants
A new study suggests that judges in contested elections sentence harsher during election years. No one wants to “appear soft” on crime, and citizens who vote for judges often …
Elon Law School Cuts Tuition and Time
Following the trend of law school reevaluations nation wide, Elon Law School is cutting tuition, and shortening its program from the traditional three years to two and half years. What …
Bill May Allow Magistrates to Refuse Marriage
Greensboro Lawyer Following the resignation of a Rockingham County magistrate because he refused to marry same-sex couples, State Senator Phil Berger has announced plans to introduce a bill that would …
Attorneys Thank Greensboro Courthosue
A personal blog from Attorney Chad Garrett… It is no secret that our firm has worked hard to maintain the high quality service to our clients as we faced, as …
Car Accident on Old Battleground Rd
Greensboro Car Accident Lawyer Law enforcement is trying to alert travelers to find a new route of travel as a car accident occurred on Old Battleground Rd in Greensboro. Our …
Rock Band’s Trailer Stolen with Instruments
Top Rated Lawyer in Greensboro A local band is not only dealing with the theft of their trailer, but also the larceny of all of their instruments. The band was …
27-Year-Old Dies in Shooting per Lawyer
Greensboro Lawyer Following a shooting, a 27-year-old man has died. Police arrived on scene and attempted CPR along with other life-saving measures but were unable to keep him going. Our …
Woman Who Coughed on Customer Jailed
Greensboro Attorney It all started at a Pier 1 store according to a Greensboro attorney. A woman had an altercation with employees at the store. She then intentionally coughed on …
Accident on Gate City Claims 1 Life
Greensboro Car Accident Lawyer Just before 1 AM Thursday, a 22-year-old man was driving on Gate City Blvd. Our Greensboro car accident lawyer was advised that a 20 year old …
John Neville’s Death leads to Felony Charges
Greensboro Criminal Lawyer Mr. John Neville was in the custody of the Forsyth County Jail, December 2019, the he died. Six months later after a thorough investigation 6 detention officers …
DWI Car Accident Results in Death per Lawyer
Greensboro DUI Lawyer A deadly North Carolina crash resulted in EMT’s being called to the scene of a car accident between an SUV and a motorcycle. Our Greensboro car accident …
Child Dies After 3 Vehicle Accident per Attorney
Greensboro Car Accident Attorney Car accidents are picking up as more and more people get on the roads in a hurry to get somewhere even if it’s just out of …
Drive-By Shooting Injures 1 Per Attorney
Greensboro Attorney Local law enforcement has reported a shooting early this morning. Around 1 AM, a man was standing in a parking lot when a vehicle rolled by him. Our …
Injury Lawyer updates Drowned Teen Case
Greensboro Personal Injury Lawyer Around 6:30 PM yesterday law enforcement was called to the scene of a teen drowning. The teens were swimming near a rocky area when one of …
Attorney Kevin Harrison to Teach Evidence
Attorney Kevin Harrison, partner with Garrett, Walker and Aycoth, will teach evidence to attorneys, judges and prosecutors from across the state. The North Carolina Bar Association will present Mr. Harrison’s …
Garrett, Walker and Aycoth Open on Veterans Day to Serve Clients
The trial attorneys at Garrett, Walker and Aycoth will be open on Tuesday, November 11th, to better serve our clients and former military veterans. The partners will take time from …
Garrett, Walker and Aycoth Thanks Veterans
The trial attorneys at Garrett, Walker and Aycoth thank the United States citizens who provided military service to our country. Take a moment on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, to …
Sign Up For Author Chad Garrett’s DWI Update Class
Wednesday, November 12, 2014, DWI trial attorney and former prosecutor Chad Garrett will present a DWI update course. The NC Bar Association features the update, which provides attorneys, prosecutors and judges …
Garrett, Walker Aycoth Partner, Attorney Kevin Harrison, Coaches Trial Team to Success
Attorney Kevin Harrison, a top rated partner and trial lawyer with Garrett, Walker and Aycoth, utilizes his great trial skills to coach the next generation of future litigators. A star …
Attorney Jessica Culver to Update Chad Garrett’s First Book, NC Legal Essentials – DWI
Garrett, Walker and Aycoth’s rising star, partner Jessica Culver, will update Chad Garrett’s first book, NC Legal Essentials – Driving While Impaired. The book, first published the same year as …
Jail Time for DWIs
Beginning January 1, 2015, any period of confinement for any misdemeanor level of DWI, regardless of the sentence length, shall be spent in a local jail, rather than prison (the …
DWI Update on November 12th
Join attorney Chad Garrett on November 12th, 2014, for a Live Webcast updating the current state of DWI law. Part of the NC Bar Association‘s Author’s Webcast series, Chad will …
New Case Regarding DWI Blood Test Without Following the Proper Statutory Authority
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has decided another case against the rights of a defendant to refuse a blood test. State v. Shepley, ___N.C. App. ____, (Nov. 4, 2014), …
Cover Design for Chad Garrett New Book, “ABCs of Criminal Law” Due Soon
Have a great idea for a book cover? Attorney Chad Garrett’s new book, “The ABCs of Criminal Law,” is currently undergoing final revisions. If you have any ideas regarding the …