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I have a misdemeanor larceny charge on my record from 1994. How can I get this removed?

Damon's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

Potentially, yes, either through an existing provision or under the new House Bill 1023 set to go into effect on December 1, 2012, so long as 15...

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I have several worhtless check charges ranging from 1987-2006, (all misdemeanors). Can they be expunged under House Bill 1023 in

Damon's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

House Bill 1023 only allows you to expunge (15A-145.5) only allows you to expunge a single misdemeanor or set of misdemeanors that basically arise...

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I was on probabtion for AWDW for a year in 2009, in Raleigh, NC. I am assuming that I cannot get an expungement of my record.

Damon's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

If the offense date occurred before your 18th birthday, you may be eligible for an expungement. Otherwise, there is no expungement available to...

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What should we legally do?

Damon's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

You absolutely need to call an attorney ASAP. Do not handle this yourself. Your boyfriend needs representation. You can call my office at (919)...

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On unsupervised probation for speeding and DWLS, will driving while license revoked violate my probation in North Carolina?

Damon's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

The charge alone will probably not violate probation, but a new conviction probably will. I think you mean to say that the probationary term is...

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I am about to be on supervised probation for a dwi in NC i need to move to florida how do i do this?

Damon's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

Unfortunately, there is a general policy against transferring misdemeanor supervised probation to different states under the interstate compact. ...

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Want to file for citizenship but have criminal record and arrested for simple assault in 12/10 which was dismissed in 04/11

Damon's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

You should re-ask this question in an immigration forum of Avvo. This is not so much a criminal law question as it is an immigration issue. The...

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I was recently charged with DWLR. Will my initial license revocation be prolonged?

Damon's answer | Answered on October 27, 2012

I convicted, yes. The period of suspension would be at least 2 years, possibly longer depending in the number of DWLRs you have. Talk to a...

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What is a crime against nature?

Damon's answer | Answered on October 27, 2012

It's generally a non-traditional sex act - anal, oral, or with an animal.

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I pawned a special edidtion ebox 360 and 7 games. i returned later and payed for those items and they said it was stolen.

Damon's answer | Answered on October 27, 2012

Shouldn't who pay for what? You face potential charges for possession of stolen goods, obtaining property by false pretenses, and even breaking...

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I have a misdemeanor larceny charge on my record from 1994. How can I get this removed?

I have several worhtless check charges ranging from 1987-2006, (all misdemeanors). Can they be expunged under House Bill 1023 in

I was on probabtion for AWDW for a year in 2009, in Raleigh, NC. I am assuming that I cannot get an expungement of my record.

What should we legally do?

On unsupervised probation for speeding and DWLS, will driving while license revoked violate my probation in North Carolina?

I am about to be on supervised probation for a dwi in NC i need to move to florida how do i do this?

Want to file for citizenship but have criminal record and arrested for simple assault in 12/10 which was dismissed in 04/11

I was recently charged with DWLR. Will my initial license revocation be prolonged?

What is a crime against nature?

I pawned a special edidtion ebox 360 and 7 games. i returned later and payed for those items and they said it was stolen.