Points on license

If you were convicted of speeding 60/55, then you will have points on your license. If someone at the courthouse told you otherwise, then...

As Mr. Fay indicated, there is no statute of limitations on felony charges in North Carolina. If you had been raped thirty years ago, the state...

How many times can a case be continued?

Here in Wake County (I'm assuming the case is in Wake, since you listed your location as Raleigh), it is common for a case to be continued for many...

How does the appeal process work? Can a plea still be worked out? Will they contact my employer? Can it be expunged?

As another attorney noted, you need to contact your attorney as soon as possible, because if you don't appeal within 10 days, you'll lose your...

Do I need a lawyer to represent me?

It's not exactly clear what you're charged with, but I think you're probably charged with something commonly referred to as "shoplifting by...

How to best handle the ticket for failure to secure minor with seat belt?

Don't do either option! So long as your driving record isn't that bad, the DA's office will typically dismiss the case if you can demonstrate that...

I missed court for a traffic ticket and I think I may have a warrant for my arrest. How would I know?

If you miss court on certain types of traffic cases, a warrant for your arrest will be issued twenty days after you missed court. Driving with...

Motion for Appropriate Relief or Appeal guilty plea?

It's not clear if you pled guilty in District Court and appealed to Superior Court, or if you pled guilty in Superior Court and appealed to the...

I'm not sure what you mean by "violent offender." If you commit a felony in NC state court and you have prior violent felony convictions, the...

How much would I be charged if I got 30 charges expunged that were all dismissed they include various charges but NO convictions

Congratulations on getting 30 charges dismissed! Attorneys may typically charge anywhere from $100 to many hundreds of dollars for an expungement,...