How do I know if I'm reaching out to the correct attorney?

You need representation by an experienced federal criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. This is potentially a very serious federal...

Can a non-violent habitual felon be eligible for parole?

Parole was eliminated in North Carolina many years ago. So the answer is no, your brother cannot be released early on parole. He will be released...

In NC can an 18 yr old be considered a juvenile caught shoplifting at Wal-Mart 2girls @same time. Make-up value less than $50

This matter cannot be handled as a juvenile matter as you are over 16 years old. However, if you have a clean criminal record and have never...

Has the 65% law changed

There is now, and never has been, a 65% rule. In NC state prison, the defendant must serve the minimum sentence that the judge ordered and may be...

Due to the fact that your situation occurred 5 to 7 years ago and sounds to be an isolated occurrence, it is unlikely that you would be prosecuted....

If I had 36 months of probation with 10 to 21 month split sentence to do state time but I completed my probation then caught a g

No, Simmons doesn't help you. Under Simmons, a prior state felony conviction does not count as a prior felony drug conviction if you could not...

I was charged with minor in consumption <19 in NC. The charged was voluntarily dismissed by the district attorney.

It sounds like you probably did community service in exchange for a dismissal, but you should go to the Clerk of Superior Court's office in the...

Caught Shoplifting and scared this is going to be on my record forever?

In Mecklenburg County, where your case is, we have a Deferred Prosecution program where a defendant with no prior significant criminal record and...

Should I ask for a prayerful judgment?

The correct term is "prayer for judgment", not "prayerful judgment". It means a plea of guilty where the judge continues entry of judgment...

Can police legally pull me over without running my tag first?

The police could have run your tag and discovered that it was not currently registered. That would have given them the right to pull you over...