Greenwood Law’s criminal defense podcasts explain what happens during investigations, arrests, court proceedings, and serious criminal cases in North Carolina. Browse episodes by topic below and click on the link to listen to the entire episode.
When law enforcement asks to “just talk,” it is often a structured interview designed to gather admissible evidence. In this episode, we explain how statements are evaluated in court and how to protect your rights by remaining silent until you consult an attorney.
The hours immediately following an arrest are critical for your defense. This episode walks through the initial booking process, magistrate appearances, phone privileges, and why securing legal representation early impacts your case outcome.
Your Fourth Amendment rights protect against unlawful searches of your vehicle, home, and personal property. Learn how judges review search warrants and how illegally seized evidence can be suppressed and thrown out of court.
District attorneys evaluate multiple legal factors before deciding whether to proceed with a trial or dismiss a case. We take an insider look at prosecutorial discretion, grand jury indictments, and how early defense intervention can influence charging decisions.
Securing release from custody requires navigating local bond schedules and hearings. This episode explains how magistrates and judges evaluate bond conditions, the difference between secured and unsecured bonds, and how to request a bond reduction.
Plea bargaining involves balancing trial risks against potential penalties. Learn how defense attorneys negotiate with prosecutors, present mitigating factors, and help clients decide whether to accept a deal or take a case to trial.
Much of a legal defense happens outside the courtroom. Discover the critical work attorneys do behind closed doors, including evidence discovery, witness interviews, forensic evaluation, and filing pretrial motions.
A DWI arrest sets off both criminal court proceedings and immediate administrative license revocations. This episode covers roadside field sobriety testing, breathalyzer protocols, refusal penalties, and effective defense options.
In North Carolina, drug trafficking charges are triggered strictly by weight thresholds rather than intent to sell. We break down mandatory minimum prison sentences, statutory fines, and key strategies for challenging state and federal trafficking claims.
Firearms regulations in NC involve complex interactions between state permits, concealed carry laws, and federal restrictions. Learn about felon-in-possession charges and when local firearms arrests get adopted by federal prosecutors.
Pleading self-defense requires meeting strict statutory criteria. We review North Carolina’s Castle Doctrine, “Stand Your Ground” protections, and how courts determine whether force was legally justified.
Sex offense accusations carry immediate personal, professional, and registry implications. Learn how defense teams conduct independent investigations, evaluate digital evidence, and protect reputations during pre-charge and trial phases.
Financial crimes like embezzlement, fraud, and forgery often involve months of document auditing before charges are filed. This episode explains how white-collar investigations build and how to mount an effective financial defense.
Federal criminal cases operate under different procedural rules, investigative agencies, and mandatory sentencing guidelines than state court. We explain what defendants need to know when facing federal jurisdiction.
Federal arrests involve initial appearances before a U.S. Magistrate Judge, detention arguments under the Bail Reform Act, and strict indictment timelines. Learn how federal cases progress from arrest to trial or plea.
A criminal record can impact employment, housing, and licensing. Discover who qualifies to clear dismissed charges or eligible convictions under North Carolina’s expungement statutes.
