Am I legally justified in confronting an unarmed intruder who has unlawfully entered my home with my gun drawn/pointed?

Pursuant to NCGS 14-51.2, you are permitted to defend your home with a deadly weapon in the scenario you just described. 14-51.2(b) The lawful...

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No, you are not. A criminal warrant can be issued pursuant to NCGS 115-381. More importantly, it is on you to show that your child has not been...

Should a get a court appointed lawyer if misdemeanor larceny if this is my second offense the property was worth 535$

Get the lawyer. Mis. Larceny carries up to 120 days active time in jail. You need help. Period.

NC statutory laws

Kissing does not violate the Statutory Sexual Offense laws in NC. That said, I often caution people asking these questions to think very carefully...

Is a 17 uear old automatically held responsible for the criminal behavior of a 15 yr old?

I agree with my colleague, the direct answer to your question is NO. However, there are outcomes that could affect your son, and he needs a lawyer....

First time getting in trouble she 18 Robbery with dangerous weapon. An 2. Chargers of first degree kidnapping. We live in nc

Those are extremely serious charges and the defendant is facing years in prison. The only advice I can provide from your information is to get an...

Can I Get emancipated?

Your mother's legal status is not an issue of emancipation. You will need to speak to an attorney- but here are some key facts: 1. You will have to...

Good evening, I was wondering if you provide some assistance with a traffic citation I was given last week?

You should get a local attorney. I would like to add the following: 1. Limited Driving Privileges are limited by their very nature. You did not...

Why am I receiving child support papers when I live with my child's father?

The reason child support is coming after your child's father is Medicaid. If he is working, then the state is going to want him to pay for medical...

I'm on unsupervised probation that's 6 years old and..I committed another crime.

Please don't assume that your court-appointed attorney doesn't care as much simply because you aren't paying him. Attorneys fall into every...