If there is a warrant out for someone and you tell them they have a warrant can you get in trouble or arrested?
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Answered on August 01, 2018
Probably not, unless you work for a Law Enforcement Agency and came to that information in an official capacity. In Mecklenburg County, some forms...
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What excuse can I get away with not showing for court
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Answered on August 01, 2018
There really isn't a magic excuse you can use, where if you "just say this" and you're excused from court. Indeed, there is a duty to be truthful...
Charges were dropped but the same charges were filed is this possible with more lies added?
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Answered on August 01, 2018
A 50C isn't really a criminal charge. It's technically a Civil Restraining Order; but, a violation of a restraining order in North Carolina can...
If I got my license reinstated before my court date, do I still have to appear?
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Answered on July 31, 2018
You have to be there. . .or retain legal counsel to appear on your behalf.
Bill Powers
Charlotte Traffic Ticket Lawyer
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If I go off a house bond can that person be put into jail?
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Answered on July 31, 2018
GREAT QUESTION
We don't seem to see a lot of property bonds anymore. When I first started practicing law, we used them with more regularity....
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What is the length of time for charges to be filed?
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Answered on July 31, 2018
GREAT QUESTION
The answer somewhat depends on the specific charges, felony or misdemeanor. Felonies in North Carolina do not have a Statute of...
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I want to visit my bf in prison I have a pending possession of marijuana charge will they let me visit?
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Answered on July 31, 2018
Normally a pending charge wouldn't prevent a jail visit; but, if y'all are co-Defendants on a PENDING matter, that would not be a good...
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Can i be charged with dwi if i was in the passenger seat?
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Answered on July 30, 2018
Good question.
I THINK what the question really means, "Can someone be convicted of NC DWI charges?" Frankly, it depends on the nature and...
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What if any defense do I have for "RDO" citation in North Carolina?
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Answered on July 30, 2018
FTR, I'm not a fanny of "nanny state" laws. AND the seatbelt laws in NC, well, are the laws.
As such, the officer was completely within his...
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Dwi in NC on vacation, live in CA
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Answered on July 30, 2018
Normally that is what DWI lawyer's refer to as a "non waivable offense." That means an appearance is necessary and it also means that if the...