Unfamiliar with the NC sentencing guidlines and need clarification please regarding a criminal charge.

Attempted Obtaining Property by False Pretenses < $100,000 is a Class H felony while Attempted Obtaining Property by False Pretenses of $100,000 or...

Prior to the initiation of a probation violation/arrest, a probationer could ask the probation officer and/or the supervisor of the probation...

How to start to a professional youth mentoring program

The YWCA in Winston-Salem helps to sponsor the local Teen Court program and other programs. You may want to reach out to the YWCA if you are...

How does the new habitual B&E sentencing work?

In general, during plea negotiations, the prosecutor and the defendant's attorney discuss the terms of a possible plea agreement. The prosecutor...

HHow many days does serving a weekend constitute ?

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 20-179(s), a person must serve 48 continuous hours in order to receive credit (when the jail...

How do i get a expungment for a simple assault charge from 15yrs ago?

An attorney in the area could assist in considering any possible options regarding the circumstances of a particular case. In general, however,...

What is the worst case scenario of my misdemeanor larceny case, which I didn't commit?

In North Carolina, misdemeanor larceny is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The maximum possible punishment (for a person who is a Record Level III) is a...

What defense is available for my son facing 2 counts of probation violation under special circumstances?

In general, the facts and circumstances of each case and each situation are different. An attorney in the area could assist in understanding and...

Can I ask for case to be dismissed in simple assault charge?

The facts and circumstances of each case and each situation are different. In general, a defendant's attorney can make a motion to dismiss a case...

Can someone be charged with the same thing while still in jail?

In general, a person may be charged with a criminal offense when there is probable cause to believe that a crime occurred and that the person...