My sister suffered domestic. A report was made to the police. Husband is pleading not guilty. Does she needs a lawyer?

Your sister does not need an attorney in the criminal matter. The prosecutor will represent the state's (included her) interests. She should...

If you get a 2nd DUI , do you have to automatically go to jail , as part of your sentencing?

DWI convictions in North Carolina fall into 6 different categories. (A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). Each level has a specific punishment range. Levels...

Yes, your wife's actions are illegal. Both the stealing of the check and the forgery of your name are criminal offenses. You should make a police...

Can I obtain my property back?

The easiest path is for you to contact an experienced attorney. While you can attempt to draft a court order yourself, recovering your property...

The best idea is to wait and see. I would not contact an attorney unless and until law enforcement reaches out to you. If someone attempts to...

My son was assaulted and battered at school and nobody will do anything about it. Help please!

Schools often have an appeal process regarding a suspension. You can always appeal the decision. Does the school have cameras? Did other students...

While larceny in NC can qualify as a misdemeanor or felony, the higher probability is that you were convicted of a misdemeanor. The punishment...

Three questions in the details

You should speak with a local defense attorney about your options. Since your are a full time student, you will likely qualify for a court...

Possession of drug paraphernalia is a complicated area of law. The prosecutor must show the particular item was intended for an illegal purpose....

You should pay your court costs and fines. If you have complied with the community service requirement you are not likely to be violated. Failure...