Raleigh Domestic Violence Lawyer: Police Investigation and Gender Bias
Criminal charges as a result of domestic violence are an ever increasing phenomenon in courtrooms across the United States. In North Carolina, these charges are defined as any assault, violation of a restraining order, trespass on property, damage to property, or unwanted communication occurring between two people who have at some time been in a romantic relationship. This can include acts between current spouses, domestic partners, current and former love interests and divorced parties. In North Carolina, prosecutors across the State have focused on these crimes by creating special courtrooms with specially trained assistant district attorneys, victim witness advocates, and judges who focus solely on these crimes. Police departments have also developed specially trained officers to deal with domestic disputes arising in this area.
In order to better understand this area of criminal law and utilizing my experience as a Raleigh Domestic Violence Lawyer, I want to focus on three key stages Read the rest of this entry »
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN HIRING A CRIMINAL ATTORNEY
When people ask me what they should look for in hiring a criminal attorney, I tell them there are a number of factors to consider.
- Do you feel comfortable with the attorney when you meet them face-to-face?
- Is this attorney going to spend the time necessary to understand the particulars of your case?
- Are they up front with you about what you can expect in terms of potential outcomes, and the risks involved?
Additional things to consider when beginning your search:
1. EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE, EXPERIENCE: There simply is no substitute Read the rest of this entry »
Welcome to the Brinkley Law Blog
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website, our blog and learning more about our Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer Dewey Brinkley. Dewey has been a Criminal Defense Attorney in Raleigh since founding the law office in 2005 and also served as Wake County Assistant District Attorney, giving him an understanding of the law from both sides of the court system.
In the coming weeks and months we will post information you need to know to protecty your rights, update you on changes in law and Read the rest of this entry »