Can community service hours be lessened?

It is possible, but by no means guaranteed. You will need a lawyer to help you make the request. An experienced, local criminal defense attorney...

It's worse if it's a child. It's worse if it's a female. It's worse if it is domestic violence. None of this is good. He needs an experienced...

My son has been charge with AWDWIKIS

It is crucial that you get your son a good criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. He may have a self-defense claim, but it needs to be...

What do I do?

Sexual battery is a misdemeanor, but may require registering as a sex offender. Get a lawyer.

A photo of a shirtless male is not illegal. A photo of a shirtless female under 18, which reveals any part of the nipple is extremely illegal...

Can my mom take my 19 year old boyfriend to court for statutory rape if i am 17?

16 is the age of consent for sex in North Carolina, but not for sexting. Under no circumstances should you allow anyone, yourself included, to take...

Deffered Prosecution, probation violation?

You need a lawyer. You could be dropped from the deferral agreement, but it is not automatic. An experienced, local attorney may be able to...

DUI in North Carolina question

Do NOT speak to a captain. This will make the officer dig his heels in and try to get you convicted. From you have said, it sound like you have...

If this happened in North Carolina, you were not found guilty of DUI. You were found guilty of DWI. North Carolina did away with Driving Under the...

Is it legal for the arresting officer in a dui case to conduct the breathalyzer test? Isn't this a conflict of interest?

Yes, it's a conflict of interest and, yes, it is legal for the officer to do it. I strongly recommend that you speak with an experienced...