Generally DAs are very reluctant to dismiss domestic violence charges. A criminal defense attorney in your county can tell you whether a dismissal...

Can I get my charges dropped or expunged without having to do probation?

Expungement requires a dismissal and dismissals depend on many other factors including your prior record. A lawyer in your county will be able to...

Certain judges in 1A will waive the late fees, but it just depends on the judge, the day, the alignment of the stars, etc.

Refusal is counted as a positive/dirty drug test.

What can I do? I just got my first speeding ticket

Depending on the county, you might be able to reduce that to a non-moving violation which saves you points on your insurance. To know for sure,...

If a person missed court date and now has a warrant for their arrest, and wants to go to court, what will happen?

Generally it takes a few days or a week for the OFA to be entered into the system, meaning they can’t be arrested on that OFA during that time....

can I get a global plea if I have two felony drug charges in two different counties?

You can’t consolidate cases across counties, but there may be a way to toss one into 90-96 and the other into a regular deferred option if one of...

Will I be ok?

You’ll be ok. Consult an attorney in your county and see if there are deferred dismissal options.

That’s a better question for bankers than lawyers.

Can I be denied a PD based on a lack of a criminal record in NC?

Under structured sentencing, a pot charge for someone with no prior record cannot be sentenced with jail time. Because you are not facing jail...