Can a simple assault case be thrown-out in a domestic violence case if the alleged victim says the cops made a bad call?

That decision belongs to the district attorney's office. Most, including Wake County, have policies that weigh against dismissal unless they are...

This is a question for a personal injury lawyer. I have corrected the listing and you should get some good answers. It sounds like there was a...

PLEASE HELP ME! I ACTUALLY AM Innocent!! Wronged by system!

I agree with the other 2 lawyers that you should not make any more statements about the case on a public listserve. You'll need a good criminal...

How can I go about getting a probono attorney for a judicial misconduct case in NC

This is one of the more complicated questions I have seen on this listserve. (1) You really will have to have a lawyer to sort this out. I am...

What could pointing be reduced to or plea bargain to

Mr. Silva is right that you really need to consult a lawyer. Though assault by pointing a gun is a misdemeanor, there are serious implications to...

Will i go to jail for my first and only probation violation ?

It's very unlikely they'll revoke you and lock you up on a first violation. Some counties are harsher, but places like Charlotte do not lock up...

If I block someone on Facebook from liking my photos/statuses and they keep making new accounts to like them is that harassment?

As a question of criminal law (is this a crime?), I do not think that repeatedly "liking" your posts breaks the law. Using the internet to harass...

Will I be able to get a reduced charge? Felony larceny, no criminal history, all over a soda.

It sure is an unusual set of facts, but there's probably some kind of politics in action. You'll need a lawyer because it is a felony, but I'll...

Can someone host parties and raise funds using my husband's name and illness as an excuse for personal financial gain?

If they were telling donors that the money raised was going to benefit you or your husband's estate, but it's not, then they would be committing...

I know what you are thinking: If the "victim" doesn't show up, they'll dismiss." Unfortunately, it does not usually work that way. Prosecutor's...