I got possession of marijuana and I'm 17 and it's my first offense will this effect me I wanna go to school and get a career.

You have three options. Plead not guilty and proceed to trial, plead guilty, or participate in the 9096 first offender diversion program for...

I got possession of marijuana and I'm 17 will it be on my record? And also what will I get in big trouble?

You have three options. Plead not guilty and proceed to trial, plead guilty, or participate in the 9096 first offender diversion program for...

I am charged with obtaining of property by false pretense, the only thing I did was I went to ER, am insured and is paid off

The hospital and prosecutor believe you used a false name to keep the hospital from billing you or your insurance company. As with any criminal...

Shop lifting a item valued at $138 from Belk.

You are only allowed to complete the North Carolina first offender program once. Even though your first shoplifting charge was erased from your...

What are the qualifications needed to receive the aid of a public defender? (Wake County, NC)

At your first court appearance, the judge will remind you that you have the right to be represented by an attorney. Then, the judge will ask you...

Consulting the department store to drop charges

Very unlikely. If you were arrested, the judge who set your release conditions probably ordered you to stay away from the store. Returning to the...

Criminal background check; what do I look for?

Some criminal background checks compare names and birthrates. Some do not. If the person you are checking has a relatively common name, the...

The officer who took the Marijuana complaint will disclose the name of the informant to the local District Attorney's office. Please contact a...