Not All Warrantless Searches are Permissible Just Because You Are on Probation It is well-settled law that a probationer must submit to warrantless searches of his residence, vehicle and/or person. …
EXPLAIN A CRIME – SHOPLIFTING BECOMES ROBBERY
A Simple Class 3 Misdemeanor Could End in a Felony and an Active Prison Sentence I may be hard to believe, but a regular old shoplifting can turn into …
NORTH CAROLINA STATUS OFFENSES – PART II
SOME STATUS OFFENSES CAN MEAN LIFE IN PRISON While the consequences of the status offenses previously described (see Part I, here) are bad enough, there are some status offenses that …
NORTH CAROLINA STATUS OFFENSES – PART I
Status Offenses Typically Elevate Crimes to Active Sentences Status offenses essentially enhance a sentence, almost always on the basis of the defendant’s previous record. Here are two examples. Habitual Felon. …
Homicides across Greensboro Alarm Police
Increase in homicides over the past two years – including three murders in seven hours. A recent spike in Greensboro homicides has captivated the concern and attention of Greensboro Police …
REPRESENT: What to Do about Counsel when You’ve Been Charged with a Crime
Your 3 Choices Regarding Representation in Your Criminal Case When it comes to representation in a criminal case, there are three choices and three choices only: (1) you can represent …
Greensboro Defense Attorney Named 2017 Legal Elite
Greensboro Defense Attorney Named 2017 Legal Elite in Business North Carolina magazine. Chad Garret, 10.0 AVVO rated criminal lawyer in Greensboro, was honored to receive this recognition. Legal elite comprises …
Greensboro Criminal Trial Lawyers Advocate Jury Trials
Greensboro criminal trial lawyers advocate jury trials, for certain reasons. Generally speaking, a person goes to a jury trial for one or more of these reasons: He is not guilty …
Greensboro Criminal Lawyers Return to Court Today
Greensboro criminal lawyers return to court today, January 3rd. Criminal courts have been closed for over two weeks. Top rated DWI lawyers at Garrett, Walker, Aycoth and Olson will begin …
Top Rated Greensboro Law Firm’s Holiday Hours
Top rated Greensboro law firm‘s holiday hours for the New Year will vary. Garrett, Walker, Aycoth, and Olson will be open on January 2nd to assist you as your home …