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When someone is arrested in North Carolina, one of the first questions is whether they can be released before their court date and under what conditions. The answer depends on the charge, the defendant’s criminal history, and ultimately what a judge determines is appropriate. North Carolina recognizes several different types of bail bonds, and…

If you know that there is a warrant out for your arrest, you should usually turn yourself in. However, when and how this is done depends on the specific circumstances. However, in all situations, you should speak with a North Carolina criminal defense attorney before doing anything.   Why Turning Yourself In May Make Sense If you…

There’s no one way to beat a simple assault charge in North Carolina. The best way to defend yourself is to speak with an experienced defense attorney immediately. However, the outcome depends on the evidence the prosecutor has against you and what sensors are available to help you. What works in one case may…

Missing jury duty in North Carolina puts you at risk for legal consequences based on both state law and local court policies and in some instances, may require the assistance of a defense attorney in North Carolina. You’re facing the following:  Monetary Fines Being fined is among the most common immediate penalties. North Carolina…

In North Carolina, it can be a crime to intentionally view certain types of online content, especially content involving minors. Some charges focus on the content itself. Others focus on what you do online, like threats or attempts to contact a child for sexual activity. Even if you do not save the material, investigators…

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our North Carolina sex crimes defense attorneys know that over the past decade, accusations of sexual assaults on college and university campuses across the country have increased significantly. As many as four sexual assault cases per month are reported at some North Carolina universities. This increase has led to…

Someone can be charged with federal murder under specific circumstances that elevate the crime from a state-level offense to a federal one. Federal murder charges typically apply in cases where the crime violates federal law or involves certain factors that place it under federal jurisdiction. Murder is defined as the unlawful killing of another…

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our attorneys know that when our clients are suspected of a crime in North Carolina, it may seem as though they have very few rights. Investigators, law enforcement, and even the prosecutor’s office treat suspects — even those who are fully innocent — as though they have no choice but…

At Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina have more than 80 years of combined experience representing clients. As one of the first orders of business, our skilled defense attorneys will ask the judge to set bail for our clients, which is money the defendant posts to get out of…

In an attempt to fight the “war on drugs” in the United States, Congress passed the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act that created a 100-to-1 disparity between the amount of powder and cracks of cocaine required to enforce a federal mandatory minimum sentence. The Act led to the undeniably disproportionate incarceration of Black people throughout the country,…