Friend is being charged with 2 counts of obtaining property by false pretense

False Pretense is a Class H felony under North Carolina Structured Sentencing. You can find the sentencing chart here which gives the minimums and...

Miranda rights

Miranda rights would only make a difference as far as whether a confession or other statements would be admissible against him. Generally...

Is there a way not to get deported from being charged with two schedule 2 felonies, if not then how long before you can return?

If he is a permanent resident, and none of the convictions involved intent to sell or deliver, he would be able to apply for cancellation of...

What should be the outcome of a domestic violence case & what impact does it have on the GC status and citizenship application

A domestic violence offense can render you deportable, depending on the specifics of the charge. If you are convicted, and it is a DV offense that...

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Is it possible that I can get house arrest for felony and misdemeanor charges

Yes, it is possible assuming that his record level is not too high. However, whether or not a DA would agree to that is another question that...

Can you be charged as a habitual felon if one of your charges, was when you were under age?

Yes, he can still be charged as a habitual felon in NC if one of the charges occurred when he was under 18. Under the habitual felon statutes, an...

Can you be charged with possession of c/s if the drugs was found not on you but on the ground near you?

Yes, he can be charged under the theory of constructive possession--meaning that he had the ability to and did exercise control over the drugs. He...

This is a consent ques

Maybe. There is plenty of caselaw in this area that goes both ways. Depending on whether the police were aware of his lack of authority to...

What were the exact marijuana charges? Was it just possession, or was it felony possession, or maybe possession with intent to sell? If it was...

Attorney advises me to talk to the police but I'm still not sure

I recommend going with your attorney on this one as well.