What could be the punishment for a first time juvenile shoplifters? Do I need a lawyer?

17 years old is not a juvenile in North Carolina for criminal purposes. It is handled in adult court. Probation is possible. Look into a first...

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A person who is office MGR for a Dr. forged a Dr signiture without permission.

I'm not sure what you mean by "federal paper work." She may be charged with forgery. The doctor i not an accessory simply because he doesn't want...

Should we push for a felony ?

This isn't a legal question so much as it is a question of how to handle the case. While the DA may consult you, you ultimately aren't the...

Does my husband have a chance to not be deported ?

You need to talk to an immigration lawyer. Once he's released from state custody, the federal authorities have 48 hours to pick him up from the...

My Fiancee and I have been living together for 6 mths, He will have to register as a sex offender, will we have to separate?

You will not have to separate, but he will have to abide by the terms of probation (which may include that he can't be around children...

My boyfriend blew .19 this would be his first offense of any kind. What should he do to help case? And what is he facing?

Minimum penalties for a Level 5 DWI with a .19 blow in NC are: 1. 24 hours of community service (or one day in jail) 2. Between $500 and $900...

Smoking weed outside house

As the other lawyer mentioned, you could be charged with PDP - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - a class 1 misdemeanor. In addition, you could be...

How do you get someone in jail a motion to lower their bond?

Welcome to North Carolina, where the prosecutor controls the calendar. There are two ways to get a bond reduced - with the consent of the...

It depends on the local newspaper's policies. A criminal charge is a public record, and so it's possible for a local newspaper to list the charge....

I have a larceny charge at a retail store but no one from the store comes to court can i get a dismal and how

Potentially, yes. The state generally needs to have someone who can testify as to the ownership of the item that was unlawfully taken. The...