On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Jul 20, 2020 | criminal defense
Whether the evidence against you is overwhelming and you’re convicted at trial or you’ve simply resolved to plead guilty in court, mitigation becomes the next area for your defense attorney to address. A mitigating factor is basically anything that might...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Jul 9, 2020 | criminal defense, Criminal Law
The 4th Amendment protects you from “unreasonable” searches and seizures by the police. A search may be more reasonable if the police get a search warrant signed by a neutral third party, often a judge. However, every search does not require a warrant. Understanding...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Jul 6, 2020 | criminal defense
You might have heard the term “plead the Fifth” when you’re watching a television show or movie that’s about a criminal matter. If you’re facing charges for anything, this is a phrase with which you might need to familiarize yourself. It...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Jun 4, 2020 | criminal defense
Getting stopped by the police is scary, and many people do not understand their rights or how to act when faced with questions. There are ways to act within one’s rights without escalating the situation. If the police do make an arrest, it is important to know how to...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | May 27, 2020 | criminal defense
When you’re facing criminal charges, you have several decisions to make early in the case. One of the primary ones is whether you are going to plead guilty or not guilty to the charges against you. Most people opt to plead not guilty so that they have a chance...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | May 22, 2020 | criminal defense
Confusion over the distinction between burglary and breaking and entering is understandable; each state has its own definitions that may not match up with others. In North Carolina, these two terms fall under the classification of property crimes. However, they refer...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Apr 23, 2020 | criminal defense
There is a whole slew of variables and factors that could change an allegation of driving while impaired to a felony charge. DWI (Driving While Impaired) charges in North Carolina carry historically higher penalties than DUIs (Driving Under the Influence). Even with...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Mar 27, 2020 | criminal defense
When you’re facing a criminal charge, one thing that you have to think about is what sentence you might have to deal with if you’re convicted. This can be a primary driving force for your defense strategy. There are several things that go into...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Feb 24, 2020 | criminal defense
The field of psychology is not doing enough to screen out unreliable psychological tests that are being used in the U.S. court system, according to a new study. As a result, courts in North Carolina and elsewhere are allowing junk science to improperly influence...
On behalf of Nielsen Legal | Feb 10, 2020 | criminal defense
If you attend the University of North Carolina at Asheville, you undoubtedly love your collegiate experience. After all, not only does the school provide a first-rate education, but it also offers dozens of opportunities for getting the most out of student life. If...
