In November 2010 I was convicted for DWI, 2 within 1 year. I had a court appointed lawyer. I completed 6 months in prison.

While some out of state lawyers commenting here have not heard of food-induced "fails", and while it does seem strange, they can occur. "fails" are...

What is being released on own recognizance?

In Caswell, just as in Person, Orange, Durham, Mecklenburg, New Hanover, Gaston, etc. being released on your own recognizance is the same as being...

Questioner, much depends on the county in which you were ticketed in terms of calling to request a new court date. In some counties, a defendant...

Received a speeding ticket, should I ask for a PJC?

Without seeing your prior driving record, knowing which state issued your license, and knowing your charge....your question cannot be answered here...

How long can he be facing ?

Sentencing in NC is based on two factors- the classification of the charge and the defendant's prior record. Your BF has serious charges- felony...

How do I hire a lawyer?

Start with a phone call to a defense attorney. We can discuss generalities with you but your husband would need to sign the contract for...

All previous answers are correct: You DO want to have an attorney assist you. You DONT want to lose the case. Here!s why: If you lose,...

I am 16 and my boyfriend is turning 19 in a few days, we have had consensual sex but is our relationship illegal?

You, at age 16' are permitted to have sex with a 19-year old under NC law so long as it is only plain-vanilla sex. Oral and anal are not legal...

"Maintenance of household "means grocery shopping, putting gas in the car, running to pharmacy, going to a laundromat, hardware store, dropping...

Will I be drug screened for my first charge ever? Only a paraphernalia charge.

If, as the lawyer above asked, this is your first court appearance, no. If you hire a lawyer and a plea deal is worked out which could lead to a...