The judges here in Wake County will typically give you a continuance to hire an attorney. However, you'll have to sign a waiver saying that you...

Am I able to get a new license while charged with failure to appear?

You don't necessarily NEED a lawyer, but it will be much easier for you to hire a lawyer, and you could save some money also. Since this is a...

I have a comnspiracy robbery andthe da offered me a plea i dont want to take it because im innocent

Mr. Hixson is right - you need to discuss the plea offer with an experienced attorney immediately. No one can force you to take a plea deal if you...

Questions about 90-96 program in Wake County, do I need a lawyer?

The traffic charges are actually misdemeanors, so technically, they could violate your 90-96 agreement. In practice, though, an attorney could...

Do I need a lawyer to defend me against a consume alc by <19? And can it get expunged from my recorded?

Consuming alcohol under 19 is a Class 1 misdemeanor, which is actually punishable by up to 120 days in jail, depending on your criminal record. If...

Legal ramifications for identity theft.

Yes - the victims would have legal recourse against the former employee for any harm they suffered as a result of the identity theft. In addition...

A detective contacted me today and said my address and phone was used on a application for a credit and the person actually got

If you sense that the police suspect you of committing a crime, you should talk to a criminal-defense attorney immediately. Even if you didn't do...

The other attorneys are correct, but the simple answer to your question is "yes." Unless the judge limited the privilege to a certain county...

Habitual Felon

The other attorneys are correct that the decision whether to prosecute someone for being an habitual felon is the DA's decision, not the judge's...

My daughter was charged in wake county by an ALE at a concert for possesion of one beer and presenting id that wasn't hers. she

Typically, someone who has already participated in a diversion program won't be eligible to participate in another diversion program for a new...