Will my son

Your question cannot be answered without knowing more. In North Carolina, once a person turns 16, he is prosecuted as an adult, not a juvenile. ...

Can an informant's testimony be used in case if the informant is arrested before the feds have charged the original defendant?

Yes, the informant can be called as a witness by the feds, but your husband's attorney would be able to try to impeach the informant's credibility...

You can never count on a witness/victim not showing up for court. If the case is serious enough, the State would consider locating and arresting...

Can I not get jail time

There are many possible scenarios which could result in no jail time. The first of these is a not guilty verdict at trial. Second, if you have no...

In North Carolina, a misdemeanor hit and run with property damage but no injuries is a misdemeanor that would most likely result in a probationary...

Is it possible for me to get a pretrial diversion for shoplifting?

You would generally qualify if you have no previous criminal record and have never gone through deferred prosecution on a previous charge. ...

Outcomes for larceny by employee

Don't do anything until you consult with a criminal defense attorney. Don't make any statement to your employer or to the police. You should hire...

90-96 questions

If you comply with the conditions the court imposed on the 90-96 conditional discharge, the charge will be dismissed upon completion and expiration...

Doesn't the public defender work for the state? I've always heard that they get paid to "lose"the case.?

The public defenders are licensed attorneys who are county or state employees. However, their sole job is to work for you, the client. They are...

Can a federal inmate buy their time with a money order and a final agreement?

A federal inmate cannot buy his way out of prison. However, if a federal inmate has not paid his special assessment or other court-imposed fines,...