How are you going to check that the records are proven? I doubt local lawyers would agree on who is the "best." There would probably be a lot of...

Is there any chance that he won't have to serve the entire 8 month sentence?

Department of Adult Correction will issue him a projected release date after he is processed into the prison system. His active sentence will have...

Yes, if they called the police and took out charges. The charge will be misdemeanor larceny in NC, not shoplifting. Shoplifting in NC is a lower...

What laws, if any, have been broken? What is my recourse should I witness this situation?

That is not a criminal defense question. Criminal defense attorneys have expertise in defending persons accused of violating criminal laws. I...

What are the chances of the charge getting dropped?

The judge will not drop the charge. The court does not have the power to dismiss the charge based on your record or the seriousness of the facts. ...

Do I have any grounds to sue this NC state trooper for his inhumane actions?

You need to speak to a civil rights attorney. This is not a criminal defense question.

Can they close a rape case because they don't have evidence, even though they threw all rape kits away?Can I Subpoena on my own

This is not a criminal defense question. You should contact a civil attorney in your area. Perhaps someone who represents victims as a regular...

Do I count my years the day I got arrested, or the day I went to court and got sentenced?

You will be credited the 9 1/2 months pre-sentence time you were in custody. The good-time/work-time credits to work down to your minimum sentence...

Will this add time to his release date?

It is unlikely that will prevent him from working his way down to the minimum. DAC will let him know his projected release date and after that it...

Has the male broken any laws that he can be charged with.

For what charge? The father cannot have someone arrested, the police can arrest someone if they have probable cause to believe a crime has been...