North Carolina criminal summons issued for injury to personal property was was never served. What will happen on court date if ?

I’m not sure how a date was set on a Criminal Summons in Mecklenburg without proper service of the Summons. That’s kind-of the whole point of...

Why did a cop let me go and say i'm under a santiuary and just give me a warning

More info needed. Not sure what is meant by "a santiuary." Sorry. You may want to call a criminal defense lawyer Moore County NC, but, a...

If i received a citation for shoplifting( only $22)but its my first offense of any crime, will I need a court appointed atorney?

GOOD QUESTION Crimes of theft or dishonesty, like Felony or Misdemeanor charges of Larceny, Embezzlement, Unlawful Concealment or "Shoplifting"...

Un-Supervised Probation is somewhat unique to North Carolina and is authorized under N.C.G.S. §15A-1341(b), which states in relevant part: A...

If I pay all my fees and court costs what is the probability of me getting off probation early?

Changed inquiry to Criminal Defense, as it mentions pleading to a misdemeanor. DWI in North Carolina is technically a misdemeanor. By changing...

How am i suppose to prove the two tickets i got wasnt me?

GREAT QUESTION Sorry you're going through this tough time. We're seeing more-and-more identity theft cases. There really likely needs to be...

Can someone receive first offender if charged with assault?

Good question; but, why would he plead guilty, enter into a deferral program or make any admission of responsibility, when he was defending...

Can I get pulled over for sheriff reading tags & the registered owner license is revoked?

GREAT QUESTION I have a slightly different take on the legal issue. Stop of a vehicle because it is registered to a person with a revoked...

Contrary to what the Clerk of Court in Lexington says, a person may always serve as their own attorney. It's an essential right under the laws of...

Can I get an extension on my court date if I'm supposed to go this Friday

The Clerk of Court, at least in Charlotte, normally wouldn't move the date. The DA's Office controls the docket. ALSO, if driving classes...