Is driving after consuming under the age of 21 the same as a DWI?

Driving-after-consuming is not the same as DWI. If you have any alcohol in your system (even .01), and you get caught driving, you'll get charged...

In Wake County, prosecutors typically won't offer you any sort of deferral or dismissal program if you actually sold marijuana (as opposed to...

Should I obtain a lawyer? If I return merchandise/ pay it off will they drop charges?

It sounds like it's too late for you to have the charges dropped without being arrested. Once there is a warrant, Rent-A-Center can no longer...

I need a good lawyer to appeal a DWI conviction in Wake County court on July 8th. My court appointed lawyer was terrible!!!

I'm sorry to hear about your DWI conviction, and that you have a difficult experience with your attorney. It's not clear if you lost in District...

If my year is up for my first offenders program and I haven't paid all my restitution. What can happen ? I'm only $300 away

Usually, if you've made a good-faith effort to complete all of the program requirements, and you're just short on money, the court will give you a...

Will my mugshot still show up if my record is expunged?

I agree with the prior attorneys at the mugshot will probably continue to show up online. However, there is a statute in NC that requires private...

Is it possible to remove or get out from a speed ticket? its my first ticket ever and i believe the cop scanned the wrong car?

You have an unconditional right to plead "not guilty" and request a trial on any charge, whether it's a serious felony or a speeding ticket. The...

Is it suspicious that a public defender respond to a murder case the next day the defendant is in custody?

It's not clear from your question exactly what the problem is. Can you give us more details?

Is it perjury when a prosecutor lies on appeal information statement

If the prosecutor or assistant attorney general handling the appeal puts incorrect information on the appeal information statement, it's not...

Want to know how much time one can serve for 7 phony checks that total $154,000

The answer to this question depends on a number of considerations, including the person's prior criminal record and whether he actually received...