Yes, but how and when depends on how the case is resolved. If the defendant is acquitted or the charges dismissed then they could apply for an...

Do I need an attorney for traffic court on seat belt violation and if so how much is normal fee? I have a clean driving record.

A seatbelt ticket is a non-moving violation which involves a reduced court cost (but is still outrageously expensive--$132!--for the violation...

There is nothing you can do to prevent the homeowner from trying to take out charges. If they got the police involved then they will make a...

How long does it take for feds to pick up a criminal

Your husband is in a tough spot and unfortunately there is not a lot that his attorney can do about it. If the feds decide to adopt a case then...

Can you out wait the interlock system

If your license was issued by North Carolina, no you cannot because the law requires that the first year of driving under any driving privilege...

What can I do

Unfortunately there are not a lot of tools available to prevent somebody from acting like an idiot, and probably this person is trying to provoke...

Cops want me to pick up summons for misdemeanor conspiracy because my friends and I talked about slashing school

The difficulty is that North Carolina law is a bit unusual for the crime of conspiracy in that to be guilty there only has to be an agreement to...

Can I ask for an appeal if a judge sentenced me to pay a $360 prior ticket for DWLR within 60 days or go to jail for 120 days

You have 10 days from the date of your conviction to note your appeal. Doing so will set aside the court's judgment and sentence (as well as any...

Should my son ask for a "prayer for judgement"?

I'm not a big fan of using a prayer for judgment ("PJC") in a criminal case as it is virtually useless. For almost every purpose a PJC is still...

The normal maximum period of probation is three years, but the court has the discretion to find that a longer period of probation is necessary due...