Criminal Attorney in Greensboro
Typically, pointing a gun at law enforcement officers is a for sure fire way to end up in a lot worse than in jail. A North Carolina man had a warrant out for his arrest for misdemeanor simple assault per a Greensboro lawyer. When deputies attempted to serve the man they went to his house and activated their blue lights.
As two deputies approached the house, a man confronted them armed with AK-47 rifle and wearing full on kevlar body armor. A criminal attorney in Greensboro was told that he demanded the deputies leave his property immediately.
The deputies ran and took cover behind patrol cars, but did not open fire. The man then fled into the woods behinds his house. Local deputies surrounded him in the woods and he eventually surrendered to them. He was charged with two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer and with possession of a firearm by a conviction felon. He was placed under a $1,000,000 bond. Our top rated attorneys in Greensboro will continue to keep you informed of the latest happenings with this case.
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Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law
317 South Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 379-0539
This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.