It's very common for Walmart to press charges for shoplifting (along with imposing a ban from the store), so the summons might still be coming. For...

In this situation, it's best to hire an attorney. At 25mph over the speed limit, there's a real chance you could lose your license if this isn't...

Full disclaimer here: the question you're asking doesn't seem to have a clear cut answer under NC law, so tread lightly. But as I see it, you...

That's a tough situation; sorry to hear about this mix-up. At this point, you're right, the damage has been done. However, your attorney can still...

I agree with the above answer and would like to add that your attorney can get you back on the court's docket and can ask the court to strike the...

Can a person be charged with trafficking heroin if they hypothetically only had a small amount on them , 1/2 gram when arrested?

Tough question to answer without seeing the evidence the State has. You raise good points though. This hypothetical person should retain an...

If you already have a lot of license points, a conviction for this offense could result in your license being suspended. If you have a clean...

Theft crimes generally don't look good to licensing boards or any job that entrusts you with clients. If this is your first offense, an attorney...

It's impossible to know how exactly this will play out. Most people will not go to jail for a first-time conviction of Assault; however, every case...

I doubt a judge would grant a PJC for this charge. This is a Class 1 misdemeanor, meaning it's pretty serious. A conviction of this charge will...