Each offense has different elements to the crime. That is how you can be charged with multiple offenses for the same act.

Do federal rules of criminal procedure regarding probation supersede state laws?

The state has its own Rules of Criminal Procedure- Chap. 15A of the General Statutes. Those are the rules that apply to state court. You need a...

Lack of knowledge is not a defense to a probation violation. The intent behind the act is the basis for whether a violation was willful or not....

How long after court will my charge description be changed online?

It will not be changed until it is dismissed. However, the online system is not an official record, so it has no bearing on the outcome of your case.

Noncustodial parents gets once a week supervised visitation with minor child. How often should we allow them to have phone call

Most judges give phone calls to parents as long as they are reasonable in time called and length. I would not restrict phone access unless it is...

You need a recordable deed because the transfer has to documented. Talk to a lawyer about a quick claim deed or whatever they suggest. There may be...

Are probationers on unsupervised probation subject to being arrested by a probation officer?

I practice in Union County. If you violated conditions of your unsupervised probation, the court will generally issue a notice to show cause. Here...

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Child support arrears credit due incarceration

You can try to reduce your child support, but I doubt you will have much luck. Unless you were illegally incarcerated- ie, wrongly jailed for a...

Sentencing can be complicated. The defendant's prior history is one part, another part is the charge itself. Felony OPBFP is a Class H offense, and...

A judge changed my probation from supervised to supervised, yet the probation officer said I still am on supervised. How to fix?

You need to contact your lawyer. You also need to get a copy of your judgement. It should have the probation information listed. That should answer...