What Constitutes “Expert Testimony” in a Criminal Trial?
Some crimes, ranging from violent crimes to white-collar crimes, involve complex circumstances. Whether those circumstances includes convoluted financial transactions or voluminous documents, the State or the defense may wish to assist the jury in wading through this information through an expert testimony. Expert testimony can be a useful tool in criminal trials, whereas the defense calls […]
Does My Child Have to Disclose a Juvenile Arrest When Applying for a Job?
When your son or daughter was arrested as a juvenile, it’s understandable to feel a bit worried for their future. This is especially true when it comes to job aspects or other applications that require a criminal background check. After an arrest and conviction, whether for a misdemeanor or a felony as a juvenile, it’s important […]
What is the Difference Between a DWI and a Wet Reckless Charge?
Being arrested for a DWI can present some serious consequences in North Carolina. Although a DWI is not a felony, it is still a serious criminal offense, especially when various aggravating factors are involved. However, with the help of an experienced and diligent Raleigh DWI defense attorney, you may be able to receive a reduced […]
What is a SCRAM Bracelet and How Does It Work?
Following a DWI or another alcohol-related arrest, the court may order a “Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring” bracelet, also known as the SCRAM bracelet. This bracelet is fairly well-known from its media portrayals, and it essentially provides the North Carolina courts with a way for courts to monitor people, 24/7, who have been ordered to […]
Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave
“Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave.” Sir Walter Scott was not referring to NC case law when he penned that famous line, but he certainly could have been on the issue of motor vehicle stops based on weaving. Impaired drivers typically have a hard time driving in a straight line. North Carolina’s appellate decisions about […]
Criminal Defense Attorney? Why I became one…
When I was in law school in New Orleans, I had a formative experience with the Orleans Parish District Attorneys office in the summer of 2000. New Orleans is a colorful place full of colorful, flamboyant people from all kinds of backgrounds. It is also a city that is mired in poverty and during my […]
What is Prayer for Judgment Continued and Do I Need to Ask for it?
Many people who are charged with minor traffic tickets have heard the term “PJC” talked about, but don’t completely understand what it is or whether using it can help them or hurt them. A PJC stands for prayer for judgment continued, a creation of law specific to North Carolina that is often used on traffic […]
DWI Traffic Stops Part Three: To Blow or Not to Blow, that is the Question
In Parts one and two, we discussed how you can always help yourself in a driving while impaired investigation by not answering questions and not agreeing to perform field sobriety tests, which generally are used to assist the officer in forming probable cause to support your arrest. While not answering questions and not doing the […]
Attorney Brinkley Rated AV Preeminent By Peers
Brinkley Law firm is proud to announce that Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney Dewey Brinkley has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. This rating system is based on reviews by other lawyers and ranks Attorney Brinkley at the highest level of professional excellence. Lawyers are rated by their peers in five areas including […]